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7 Essential Areas for Special Education Transition Planning: Preparing Students with Disabilities for Life Beyond High School

Students who receive intentional, multi-faceted transition planning achieve dramatically better outcomes in postsecondary education, competitive employment, and independent living.

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AI in Special Education: What Teachers Need to Know About Privacy, Bias, and Best Practices

While AI tools promise to lighten the administrative burden of special education, they also introduce risks that many educators aren't aware of when it comes to privacy, bias, and compliance. As AI adoption accelerates in schools, special education teachers need to understand both the potential and the pitfalls of these powerful tools.

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Breaking Barriers: How NYC Public Schools Brought Inclusive Innovation to 200 Students with Disabilities

When NYC Public Schools' Transition and College Access Centers (TCAC) came to us, they had a big goal: give students with disabilities the real-world experiences they needed to thrive after graduation. The results speak for themselves.

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From Paper Checklists to Digital Pathways: How Plaquemines Parish Transformed Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities

When Plaquemines Parish partnered with University Startups to close its transition planning gaps, the transformation was almost immediate.

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How to Write IEP Transition Goals That Actually Prepare Students for Life

Learn how to transform transition planning from a once-a-year formality into an ongoing, student-centered process that creates realistic roadmaps and meaningful annual goals that set students up for success after high school.

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IDEA Indicator 13: What You Need to Know for Transition Planning Compliance

If you're new to special education transition planning or just need a refresher, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know about IDEA Indicator 13 requirements.

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Mastering IEP Transition Goals: Resources and Real Examples

Transition planning is one of the most critical and legally significant components of an IEP for students approaching adulthood. Yet it's also one of the areas where many educators struggle. This post will walk you through specific resources and show you real examples of goals that work and those that don't.

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University Startups vs. MajorClarity: What Special Education Teams Need to Know

This article provides a comprehensive comparison between University Startups and MajorClarity when evaluating transition planning tools for special education teams.

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Video: Key Areas to Focus On For Effective Transition Planning

Discover the essential components of successful special education transition planning when preparing your students for life after high school.

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Your Complete FAQ Guide to Special Education Transition Planning

Our complete FAQ guide breaks down the basics of special education transition planning, IDEA Indicator 13 compliance, and answers the most common questions to help you support your students effectively and ensure compliance.

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Your Transition Services Questions, Answered by the Field

Practical insights from special education veterans on pre-ETS, vocational rehabilitation, work-based learning, and building student-centered transition programs.

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