TExES 161 Transition Planning 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under IDEA, transition planning must begin in a student's IEP no later than what age?
- 14
- 16 (Correct answer)
- 18
- 21
Correct answer: 16
IDEA requires that transition planning and measurable postsecondary goals be included in the IEP by age 16 (some states require it by age 14).
Question 2: Which three postsecondary outcome areas must be addressed in IDEA transition planning?
- Education, Employment, and Independent Living (Correct answer)
- College, Career, and Community Participation
- Academic skills, Social skills, and Vocational skills
- Self-Advocacy, Communication, and Technology
Correct answer: Education, Employment, and Independent Living
IDEA requires IEPs to include measurable postsecondary goals in three areas: postsecondary education/training, employment, and where appropriate, independent living skills.
Question 3: What is the purpose of transition services under IDEA?
- To help students transition between grade levels within the school system
- To facilitate a student's movement from school to post-school activities through coordinated activities (Correct answer)
- To ensure students pass their state standardized assessments
- To prepare students for placement in residential facilities
Correct answer: To facilitate a student's movement from school to post-school activities through coordinated activities
Transition services under IDEA are coordinated activities designed to facilitate a student's movement from school to post-school activities, including education, employment, and independent living.
Question 4: Which term describes a student's ability to understand their disability, know their rights, and speak up for their own needs—a key transition skill?
- Self-Determination (Correct answer)
- Self-Monitoring
- Social Competence
- Disability Awareness
Correct answer: Self-Determination
Self-determination includes self-advocacy, self-awareness, goal-setting, and decision-making skills that are critical for students with disabilities to succeed in adult life.
Question 5: What does a Summary of Performance (SOP) document provide for a student leaving special education?
- A final IEP meeting summary for the student's file
- A summary of academic achievement and functional performance, along with recommendations for postsecondary support (Correct answer)
- A transcript of the student's grades and test scores
- A psychological evaluation for college disability services
Correct answer: A summary of academic achievement and functional performance, along with recommendations for postsecondary support
The Summary of Performance (SOP) is a document provided at graduation or aging out that summarizes the student's academic achievement, functional performance, and recommendations for postsecondary accommodations.
Question 6: Which agency or professional is most appropriate to invite to a transition IEP meeting to discuss employment outcomes?
- A school counselor focused on college admissions
- A representative from the state vocational rehabilitation agency (Correct answer)
- A private therapist specializing in behavior intervention
- A college disability services coordinator
Correct answer: A representative from the state vocational rehabilitation agency
Vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies provide employment-related services such as job training, career counseling, and supported employment, making them key transition partners.
TExES 161 Transition Planning 1
Under IDEA, transition planning must begin in a student's IEP no later than what age?