Secondary Transition

About The Secondary Transition Strand

This professional development initiative is aimed at developing and implementing tools and processes to aid teachers in delivering effective specially designed instruction to improve the literacy outcomes for learners with disabilities. 

The initiative requires key roles and essential functions from various districts, AEA, and Department of Education personnel requires that we prepare students for further education, employment, and independent living.Secondary transition (in Iowa) is an ongoing planning process that:

● Begins no later than age 14

● Is based on transition assessment information

● Identifies postsecondary expectations (PSE) in areas of living,

learning, and working

● Supports goal achievement through SDI, skill acquisition for

postsecondary expectations, programs, and services

Courses in Secondary Transition