Family Engagement
Questions for Families to Ask in Transition IEP Meetings
Arkansas Transition Planning Resource Guide - This resource guide offers some guidance to parents on activities they can do from ages birth to high school, that will help in the secondary transition process. This durable folder, when placed in the parents’ hands, can offer a “roadmap” of important things to look into, activities to do at home, agencies to connect with and suggestions for becoming more involved in the transition process—AND encouraging their children to become more involved. The folder contains contact information for valuable resources that can help in the secondary transition process. We have even coordinated some of the activities with agencies and resources that can offer assistance in many of the activities.
Is your student interested in attending college? Join Arkansas Transition Services at College Bound Arkansas, a three-day camp held at the University of Central Arkansas annually in June! Parents/family members can attend too! College Bound provides the opportunity to acquire valuable information regarding the transition from high school to post-secondary education settings and interact with college service providers and college students with disabilities.
Parent Transition Assessments
Often parents have information that can be included in a transition plan, making it more meaningful. If you are a parent, consider reviewing these simple, yet important tools, and providing the information to your child’s teacher.
Parent Transition Survey - Español
Parent Questionnaire for Transition Planning (with Cover Letter) - This is a generic questionnaire from Ross-Pike Educational Service District in Ohio (www.rpesd.org) that is given to parents of students with a wide range of educational needs. The information included can assist in making educational plans which focus on your child's post-school goals.
Parents of Teenagers Survival Checklist - This quick and easy assessment allows you to rate your student's ability on a variety of skills including seeking employment, hygiene, transportation and current events.
The Parent Inventory - Complete this form and send to your child's teacher as an assessment that could be used in developing their transition plan to work toward employment goals.
