IDEA '97 Transition Requirements: A Guide

Appendices

(Date)

Dear	_______________:
	(Student Name)

You are invited to attend a meeting to develop your Individualized Education Program (IEP). The meeting will be held _______________ (date and time) in _____________ (location).

One of the purposes of the meeting will be to address your transition needs (develop/design a Statement of Transition Service Needs and, if appropriate, a Statement of Needed Transition Services). Based on your preferences, needs and interests, we will be discussing and deciding on the courses of study and other educational experiences and activities that will help you reach your post-school goals and participate in the post-school activities of your choice. We will also talk about possible links you may need to adult or community services.

Along with your parent(s), other individuals will also be invited to attend this meeting. These will include individuals such as your teachers, counselor, transition specialist, a representative from your school district, representatives from other agencies outside of the school and individuals that you or your parents will invite to the meeting. We will:

• Discuss the type of career you are interested in pursuing and where and how you would like to live after high school.
• Discuss a plan for the next __________ (4, 3, 2) years that describes your post-school goals and the courses, activities, agencies and people who will help you achieve these post-school goals.
• Determine the courses, school and community activities and supports that will help you achieve your goals for after high school.

In addition to you and your parent(s), we have invited the following people to attend this meeting:

 

Name ________________	Position/Agency ________________
Name ________________	Position/Agency ________________
Name ________________	Position/Agency ________________
Name ________________	Position/Agency ________________
Name ________________	Position/Agency________________

Please let me know whether the date and time are convenient for you by returning the attached response slip to me by ________________ (date). Also, please let me know if there are other people you would like to invite to your IEP meeting - for example, your employer, neighbor or a friend.

If you have any questions about this letter or the meeting, please give me a call at ________________ (phone number) or stop by my office in Room ______________(location).

 We look forward to working with you to help you reach your personal and professional goals.

Sincerely,

(Name/Title)

[ ] Yes, I will be attending my IEP meeting to discuss my transition service needs and, if appropriate, needed transition services on __________________(Date) at__________________(Time) in Room __________________(Location).

[ ] Yes, I would like to attend my IEP meeting, but please contact me at the following telephone number __________________ to reschedule the meeting.

[ ] No, I would not like to attend my IEP meeting, but I wish to share my long-term career interests and goals with you prior to the meeting to assist with planning for my future.

Please contact me.

__________________ Signature

__________________ Date