Introduction to Transition Planning:

Every person experiences transition throughout his or her life.  The transition to a different classroom, new school building or from school to community is a process that all students go through.  The transition from school to community represents a major change in the student’s life.  Transition planning is a process used to assist students in their move from school to adult life.  This planning is an important time for students, families, agencies and schools to work together to help make decisions about the student’s future.

 

WM/ISD serves as a resource to the local school districts and other agencies on transition related issues for secondary students in Wexford, Missaukee and Northern Osceola Counties.  Through the Michigan Department of Education; Transition Grant, WM/ISD participates in the following:

            Bowling with Buddies

            Community Transition Council

            LEADER and Worksite Based Learning Programs

            Michigan Transition Outcomes Project

            Michigan Transition Services Association

            Northern Michigan Transition Coordinators

            Professional Development: Transition

            Transition Mandates of IDEIA 2004