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Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Transition Planning Form

Student: __________________

Date form completed: ___________________

ACTION PLAN

The ACTION PLAN should outline how the student can develop self-determination skills and be prepared both

academically and functionally to transition to post-school activities in order to achieve his/her post-secondary vision.

Indicate how Special Education/General Education, family members, adult service providers or others in the community

will help the student develop the necessary skills. Disability related needs must also be stated on page 1.

Develop the ACTION PLAN needed to achieve the POST-SECONDARY VISION by outlining the skills the student

needs to develop and the courses, training, and activities in which the student will participate. Include information on

who will help the student implement specific steps listed below in the Action Plan.

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Instruction: Is there a course of study or specific courses needed that will help the student reach his/her

post-secondary vision?

Consider the learning opportunities or skills that the student may need. This could include

specific general education courses and/or special education instruction, career and technical education, and/or preparation

for post-secondary outcomes such as vocational training or community college.

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Employment: Are there employment opportunities and/or specific skills that will help the student reach

his/her post-secondary vision?

Consider options such as part-time employment, supported job placement, service

learning projects, participation in work experience program, job shadowing, internships, practice in resume writing/

interviewing skills, the use of a one-stop resource center and job specific skills in areas such as customer service,

technology, etc.

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Community Experiences/ Post School Adult Living: Are there certain types of community and/or adult

living experiences that will help the student reach his/her post-secondary vision?

Consider options such as

participation in community based experiences, learning how to independently access community resources, building social

relationships, managing money, understanding health care needs, utilizing transportation options and organizational skills.

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Mandated Form 28M/9

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