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Future-Ready Transition Practices in Special Education

Course #: 02-2757

Price: $24.00

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  • IACET: 0.1 CEUs
  • All Other Organizations: 2.00 Hours
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CEU Course Description

Future-Ready Transition Practices in Special Education provides educators with essential knowledge and practical strategies for preparing students with disabilities for life beyond the K–12 school system. As expectations for college, careers, community participation, and independent living continue to evolve, transition planning must also adapt to ensure that students develop the skills, experiences, and confidence necessary for success in adulthood. This course explores how educators can design meaningful, student-centered transition plans that support diverse learners and lead to positive postsecondary outcomes.  Participants will examine the legal foundations of transition planning, including requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and learn how to create high-quality transition components within Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The course also highlights the importance of assessment and data-informed planning, helping educators use strengths-based evaluations, interest inventories, and digital tools to guide individualized goal development. In addition, educators will explore instructional strategies that promote self-advocacy, executive functioning, career exploration, independent living skills, and digital literacy—key competencies needed for future-ready success. The course also emphasizes collaboration among educators, families, community agencies, and employers to support comprehensive transition experiences. Participants will explore practical tools and resources for transition planning, examine strategies for overcoming common barriers, and consider emerging trends in workforce readiness and technology that influence the future of transition education. By the end of the course, educators will be equipped with actionable strategies to design effective transition plans, foster student voice and choice, and support students with disabilities as they move toward meaningful adult lives. Throughout this course, participants will learn about 1) the legal and foundational components of effective transition planning in special education, 2) assessment and instructional strategies that promote student-centered postsecondary success, and 3) collaborative approaches and practical tools for implementing future-ready transition practices in schools and communities.

CEU Course Objectives

  1. Recognize the purpose and importance of transition planning for students with disabilities
  2. Identify legal requirements for transition services under IDEA
  3. Identify the components of a high-quality transition IEP
  4. Identify employment pathway options for students with disabilities
Subject Areas: Safe and Supportive Learning Environments, Education, and Special Education
Grade Levels: PreK–12

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Course Date: 2026-08-14

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