Free Transition Planning Checklist

Select a student's age/grade and disability category to generate a comprehensive transition planning checklist covering employment, education, independent living, and self-advocacy. Check off items, add custom goals, and export to PDF.

Understanding Transition Planning

What Is Transition Planning?

Transition planning is a coordinated set of activities for students with disabilities, designed to improve academic and functional achievement to facilitate movement from school to post-school activities. IDEA requires transition planning to begin no later than age 16 (earlier in many states).

The Four Domains

Effective transition plans address four key areas: employment/vocational training, post-secondary education, independent living skills, and self-advocacy. Each domain builds age-appropriate skills that prepare students for adult life after graduation.

Using This Checklist

Select the student's age range and disability category, then review age-appropriate transition activities across all four domains. Check off completed or planned items, add custom goals, and print or export the checklist for IEP meetings and progress monitoring.

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