Transition Worksheet - Michigan Alliance for Families

Welcome to the MI Path: Transition Worksheet!

You have a plan called an Individualized Education Program (IEP) created by your support team at school. This team is called an IEP Team. You and your parents or caregivers are part of the IEP Team.

When you turn 16, the school must ask you to come to your IEP meeting. At the meeting, you talk about what you want to do after high school for a job or for more learning, and where you want to live. It is important you are at this meeting because the plan is about YOU.

Part 1: Self-Advocacy

*My name:

*My zip code:

*My school district name:

*Right now, my age is:

13, 14 or 15 years old16 years or older

*Right now, I am in:

6th grade7th grade8th grade9th grade10th grade11th grade12th gradeAfter 12th grade

*I have a driver’s license or state identification (ID) card:

YesNoNot sure

*I know what I want to do after high school:

YesNoSomewhat

*I learn best with:

Hands-on (doing it)Hearing informationSeeing informationOther
Other

*I attend all or part of my Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team meeting:

YesNoNot sure

*I share ideas and information at my IEP Team meeting:

YesNoSometimes

I*I know setting goals is part of my IEP Team meeting:

YesNoSomewhat

*I understand my IEP goals:

Yes-all of my goalsNo-none of my goalsSome of my goals

*I may need help in my IEP Team meeting so I can share ideas and reach my goals:

Leading or taking part in my IEPSpeaking up for myselfLetting others know about my disabilityKnowing what I am good at and what is hard for meKnowing how I best learnUnderstanding what accommodations areKnowing what accommodations and supports I needKeeping my mind and body healthyStaying calm and managing my emotionsChoosing school and community activitiesOther
Other

*Skills I am good at and will help me reach my future goals:

AcademicCommunicationComputerMaking choicesMaking decisionsDependabilitySetting goalsInitiationIndependent livingLeadershipLife-adaptiveOrganizationalSolving problemsSelf-advocacySelf-confidenceSelf-regulationTeamworkWilling to learnWork ethicSafety (Home/School/Community)Other 1Other 2
Other 1

Other 2

Part 2: Education

*Classes and other skills I am good at:

ArtBusinessEnglish/Language ArtsFoodsHealthLanguagesMathMusicPhysical Education (gym)Social StudiesCommunications or Social SkillsSelf-Advocacy or Self-DeterminationCareer Technical Education (CTE)Other 1Other 2
Other 1

Other 2

I want to continue my education or training by doing the following:

2-Year Community College/University4-Year College/UniversityAttend a Technical or Trade SchoolAttend a short-term certification programGo to an 18-to-26-year-old program in my high school or intermediate school district (ISD)Get on-the-job trainingTake part in or join a humanitarian programEnlist in the militaryOther
Other

I may need help in the following areas to get ready for my future education or job training:
Actions During High School to Help with Planning for the Future:

Looking into colleges and job training optionsTalking about my skills and possible college support needsFinding out what is needed for disability documentation for collegePlanning college tours and seeing if the college can support my needsApplying for financial aid and scholarshipsTaking practice college entrance examsTalking with a military recruiter and preparing to take the ASVABAssuring I have the needed adaptive skills for living at college

Actions During High School to Help with Planning for the Future:

Part 3: Career or Job

*I know what I want to do for a job or career someday:

YesNoNot sure
If yes, please add the job or career you want to do below:

*I am interested in learning about jobs or careers in the following areas:

Agriculture, Food, Farming, ForestryArchitecture & ConstructionArts, Audio Visual (AV) TechnologyBusinessEducationFinance-AccountingGovernmentHealthHospitality-TourismHuman ServicesInformation TechnologyLaw, Police, Fireman, Ambulance, Security, Corrections-JailManufacturingScience, Engineering, MathTransportationOther
"Other" Career Area (if applicable)

*I want help finding a high school job to get work experience:

YesNoNot sure
If yes, what job interests you:

*I have a job or volunteer now:

YesNo
If yes, where do you work (please write where you work):

If yes, please add what you do for your job:

If yes, how many hours do you work per week:

Please share other work or volunteer experiences you have:

To reach my job or career goals after high school, I may need support with:

Learning about vocational rehabilitationTaking career surveysGetting information for a certain jobCompleting a resume, job applications, and cover lettersLearning interview skills and doing practice interviewsVisiting job training and employment programsHelping to find a job during the school yearLearning soft skills to keep a jobHelping find a work-based learning experienceHelping find a job coachHelping finding more about assistive technology at workUnderstanding how to talk to my employer about my disabilityHelping finding and using public transportation to and from workGetting a driver’s license or Michigan state identification (ID) cardVolunteering in the communityOther

"Other" Job Support (if applicable)

Part 4: Independent Living

*After high school, I want to:

Live with my familyLive in a dormLive in an apartment or house by myself (without additional support)Live in an apartment or house by myself, with roommates or friendsOther
"Other" Living Arrangement (if applicable)

*I am good at doing the following things on my own:

Doing my own laundryMaking sure my clothes are cleanMaking meals and my own food preparationSafely using kitchen silverware and appliancesPicking out my own clothes for school or workBathing and taking care of my own hygiene needsDoing chores at homeBeing safe in the communityCalling and making my own appointmentsOrdering medication refills and taking medicationOther 1Other 2Other 3Other 4
"Other" Independent Living Skill 1 (if applicable)

"Other" Independent Living Skill 2 (if applicable)

"Other" Independent Living Skill 3 (if applicable)

"Other" Independent Living Skill 4 (if applicable)

I may need help with the following so I can live on my own and be more independent in my home or community:

Making a list of things I can do now on my ownPracticing skills in the communityLearning communication skillsLearning money skillsLearning about meal planning and healthy choicesLearning about sex and how to be safeLearning to get around safely in the communityLearning about community resources and becoming involvedLearning about assistive technology needsMaking medical appointmentsUnderstanding my medicationsManaging my time and getting places on timeExploring places to live after high schoolUnderstanding my rights when I turn 18Learning about registering for Selective Services after high schoolLearning more about services I need after high schoolOther 1Other 2
"Other" Independent Living Help 1 (if applicable)

"Other" Independent Living Help 2 (if applicable)

Part 5: Community Participation

Activities I am involved in right now at school or in my community:

SportsClubsDanceTheatre4-H or Future Farmers of America (FFA)VolunteeringScoutingOther

I am interested in learning more about:

The places I volunteer right now:

My hobbies are: (required)

Part 6: Share Your Plan (Email Recipients)

Your Email Address (required)

Family/Caregiver Email Address

Teacher/Professional Email Address

Look at the questions below with your parents or caregivers.

Answer the questions as best as you can. You can take this worksheet to your IEP meeting and talk about what you want to do after high school. This worksheet will be presented from your perspective as the student (because this is all about YOU).

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Part 1: Self-Advocacy

*My name:

*My ZIP code:

*My school district name:

*Right now, my age is:

13, 14 or 15 years old 16 years or older

*Right now, I am in:

6th grade 7th grade 8th grade 9th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade After 12th grade: transition program at your high school or intermediate school district (ISD), college, certification program after high school, other educational programs

*I have a driver’s license or state identification (ID) card:

Yes No Not sure

*I know what I want to do after high school:

Yes No Somewhat

*I learn best with:

Hands-on (doing it) Hearing information Seeing information

Other:

*I attend all or part of my Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team meeting:

Yes No Not sure

*I share ideas and information at my IEP Team meeting:

Yes No Sometimes

*I know setting goals is part of my IEP Team meeting:

Yes No Somewhat

*I understand my IEP goals:

Yes - all of my goals No - none of my goals Some of my goals

*I may need help in my IEP Team meeting so I can share ideas and reach my goals:

(Check the boxes for any help you may need)

Leading or taking part in my IEP Speaking up for myself Letting others know about my disability Knowing what I am good at and what is hard for me Knowing how I best learn (examples: using visuals, quiet room) Understanding what accommodations are Knowing what accommodations and supports I need Keeping my mind and body healthy Staying calm and managing my emotions Choosing school and community activities

Other:

*Skills I am good at and will help me reach my future goals:

(Check the boxes for any skills you are good at)

Academic Communication Computer Making choices Making decisions Dependability Setting goals Initiation Independent living Leadership Life-adaptive Organizational Solving problems Self-advocacy Self-confidence Self-regulation (managing my emotions) Teamwork Willing to learn Work ethic Safety (Home/School/Community)

Other 1:

Other 2:

Part 2: Education

*Classes and other skills I am good at:

(Check all you are good at)

Art Business English/Language Arts Foods Health Languages Math Music Physical Education (gym) Social Studies Communications or Social Skills Self-Advocacy or Self-Determination Career Technical Education (CTE) (such as child care, welding, engineering, computer programming, nursing, agriculture)

Other 1:

Other 2:

I want to continue my education or training by doing the following:

(Check the boxes for ways you may want to continue your education)

2-Year Community College/University (and work toward a certificate, diploma or an associate degree) 4-Year College/University (and work for a bachelor's degree) Attend a Technical or Trade School and earn a Certification Attend a short-term certification program (such as through Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI)) Go to an 18-to-26-year-old program in my high school or intermediate school district (ISD) Get on-the-job training (such as a registered apprenticeship, other training offered through my post high school employer, job coaching and support offered by agencies such as Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) or the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP)) Take part in or join a humanitarian program (such as the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, etc.) Enlist in the military

Other:

I may need help in the following areas to get ready for my future education or job training:

(Check all the boxes for ways to help me prepare)

Planning for College/Future Education:

Looking into colleges and job training options Talking about my skills and possible college support needs including strengths, preferences, interest, needs Finding out what is needed for disability documentation for college Planning college tours, and seeing if the college can support my needs Applying for financial aid and scholarships Taking practice college entrance exams (SAT, ACT, COMPASS) Talking with a military recruiter and preparing to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Assuring I have the needed adaptive skills for living at college (such as getting up by myself, taking care of my hygiene and grooming on my own, preparing and getting meals for myself, doing my own laundry, getting around on campus, interacting with professors and other students, organizing my time and homework, living with a roommate, etc.) Click here for more skills needed to enter college (from A Guide to Assessing College Readiness from Landmark College).

Actions During High School to Help with Planning for the Future:

Getting help with my academic needs in high school Taking college level courses while in high school Learning about assistive technology in high school Planning my required and elective high school classes Learning about high school options (such as Personal Curriculum, Early Middle College, and Career and Technical Education (CTE), etc.)

Part 3: Career or Job

*I know what I want to do for a job or career someday:

Yes No Not sure

If yes, please add the job or career you want to do below:

*I am interested in learning about jobs or careers in the following areas:

(Check all the boxes for all the areas of interest)

Agriculture, Food, Farming, Forestry Architecture & Construction Arts, Audio Visual (AV) Technology Business Education Finance-Accounting Government Health Hospitality-Tourism Human Services (such as counselors, psychologists, therapists) Information Technology (such as computer networking, graphics, or programming) Law, Police, Fireman, Ambulance, Security, Corrections-Jail Manufacturing Science, Engineering, Math Transportation

Other:

*I want help finding a high school job to get work experience:

Yes No Not sure

If yes, what job interests you:

I have a job or volunteer now:

Yes No

If yes, where do you work (please write where you work): If yes, please add what you do for your job: If yes, how many hours do you work per week: Please share other work or volunteer experiences you have:

To reach my job or career goals after high school, I may need support with:

(Check all that you would need)

Learning about vocational rehabilitation (Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) and the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP)) Taking career surveys to match my interests and skills with certain jobs Getting information for a certain job Completing a resume, job applications, and cover letters Learning interview skills and doing practice interviews Visiting job training and employment programs Helping to find a job during the school year Learning soft skills to keep a job Helping find a work-based learning experience, a job shadow experience, or school-based job Helping find a job coach (such as a person helping you learn the job while you are working) Helping finding more about assistive technology at work Understanding how to talk to my employer about my disability Helping finding and using public transportation to and from work Getting a driver’s license or Michigan state identification (ID) card Volunteering in the community

Other:

Part 4: Independent Living

*After high school, I want to:

(Check all you might be thinking about for living arrangements)

Live with my family Live in a dorm (with or without a roommate) at college Live in an apartment or house by myself (without additional support) Live in an apartment or house by myself, with roommates or friends (with or without additional support)

Other:

*I am good at doing the following things on my own:

(Check all the boxes for all the areas of interest)

Doing my own laundry Making sure my clothes are clean, having no wrinkles and not inside-out before leaving Making meals and my own food preparation Safely using kitchen silverware, including sharp knives, and appliances Picking out my own clothes for school or work Bathing and taking care of my own hygiene needs (such as shaving, wearing deodorant, brushing teeth) Doing chores at home (such as vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, feeding animals) Being safe in the community (such as interacting with police, handling emergencies, locking doors, able to swim) Calling and making my own appointments (such as getting my hair cut, calling for doctor or dentist appointments) Ordering medication refills and taking medication

Other 1:

Other 2:

Other 3:

Other 4:

I may need help with the following so I can live on my own and be more independent in my home or community:

(Check all boxes that could help you live on your own)

Making a list of things I can do now on my own Practicing skills in the community (such as going to the bank, using the ATM, shopping for groceries, going to a restaurant) Learning communication skills Learning money skills Learning about meal planning and healthy choices Learning about sex and how to be safe Learning to get around safely in the community Learning about community resources that interest me and become involved in community activities Learning about assistive technology needs (such as setting reminders, large print materials, devices that talk like timers or clocks, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) Making medical appointments Understanding my medications Managing my time and getting places on time Exploring places to live after high school Understanding my rights when I turn 18 Learning about registering for Selective Services after high school Learning more about services I need after high school

Other 1:

Other 2:

Part 5: Community Participation

Please share with your IEP Team your current activities and interests by answering the questions below about you:

Activities I am involved in right now at school or in my community:

(Check the boxes for activities you are involved in)

Sports Clubs Dance Theatre 4-H or Future Farmers of America (FFA) Volunteering Scouting Other (other clubs, sports, activities I am involved in)

I am interested in learning more about the following activities at school or in my community:

I volunteer right now at:

*My hobbies are:

Part 6: Share Your Plan

Now that I have completed this form, I can share this plan with my family and teachers before my IEP Team meeting. This is where my transition plan will be created. I will attend my IEP Team meeting to share my goals and discuss what I need to reach your goals.

*Email myself a copy of the plan I created:

*Send this plan to my family:

*Send this plan to my teacher:

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Welcome to the MI Path: Transition Worksheet!

You have a plan called an Individualized Education Program (IEP) created by your support team at school. This team is called an IEP Team. You and your parents or caregivers are part of the IEP Team.

Part 1: Self-Advocacy

Part 2: Education

Part 3: Career or Job

Part 4: Independent Living

Part 5: Community Participation

Part 6: Share Your Plan