IEP Transition Planning Toolkit | Life Skills & Transition Activities

Prepare your students for life after high school with this all-in-one IEP Transition Planning Toolkit!

Designed specifically for special education life skills and transition programs (Ages 16+), this premium, comprehensive resource provides everything you need to meet IDEA transition requirements and empower your students for post-secondary success. From vocational exploration to self-advocacy and student-led IEPs, this toolkit equips educators, transition coordinators, and families with structured, print-and-go materials.

🛑 IMPORTANT: This is a mega resource packed with 7 distinct sections to support your entire transition program!

✨ WHAT’S INCLUDED ✨

1. Vocational Interest Inventory

Student information & 1-5 rating scale 10 interest categories (Working with People, Technology, Hands, Data, Nature, Food Service, Health, Creative Arts, Business, Transportation) with 80 total items Scoring summary & interest profile Reflection questions & career exploration notes 2. Transition Goals Bank (100 Goals)

100 measurable, student-centered transition goal statements Organized into 4 domains: Employment (1–25), Education & Training (26–50), Independent Living (51–75), and Community Participation (76–100) Ready to be copy/pasted and adapted into IEPs 3. Community-Based Instruction (CBI) Planning Guide

CBI overview & best practices Complete CBI planning template with 7-step task analysis Site assessment checklist (Physical Accessibility, Safety, Sensory, Instructional Fit) Progress monitoring log with built-in prompting hierarchy (I, V, G, M, P) 4. Agency Referral Checklist

30 real, standard adult service agencies across 6 categories (Employment, Post-Secondary Ed, Independent Living, Health, Legal/Financial, Community/Social) Referral tracking log for contact info, dates, and status 5. Self-Advocacy Training (5 Sessions)

Session 1: Understanding Self-Advocacy Session 2: Knowing Your Strengths & Needs Session 3: Communication Skills (I-Statements) Session 4: Rights & Responsibilities (ADA & IDEA) Session 5: Putting It All Together (Action Plan) Includes objectives, key concepts, and interactive student worksheets for every session. 6. Student-Led IEP Meeting Guide

Pre-meeting preparation checklist 8-step meeting script table (Call to Order, Introductions, Present Levels, etc.) Post-meeting reflection questions 7. Post-School Outcome Tracker

Student exit information & post-school goal checklists 1-year follow-up survey template Aggregate data summary worksheet for program evaluation 🎯 SKILLS COVERED 🎯

Vocational exploration & career planning Self-awareness & identifying strengths/challenges Assertive communication & I-statements Understanding disability rights & accommodations IEP participation & self-advocacy Independent living preparation Community integration & safety Task analysis & following instructions 💡 HOW TO USE 💡

Transition Coordinators: Use the inventory and goals bank to write compliant, student-driven IEPs. Pass out the agency checklist to families. Run the 5-session self-advocacy curriculum. Life Skills Teachers: Use the CBI planning guide and site assessment to structure community outings. Track progress using the prompting hierarchy log. Special Educators: Empower students to lead their own IEP meetings using the scripted guide. Use the outcome tracker to collect vital post-graduation data. 📚 GRADE SUITABILITY 📚

Grades: 10th, 11th, 12th, Transition Programs Ages: 16+ Ideal for: Special Education, Life Skills, Transition Programs, Vocational Education