Transition

Transition is divided into three sections: Transition, Transition Activities, and Agency Linkage. For a student who will be 14 years or older through the data date rage of the current IEP, all three section are required to be completed.

Note:  Wizards are available throughout the MD Online IEP and provide guidance in completing sections where they are included.  Use of the Wizards is provided under Additional IEP Functions in this User Guide.   

1.  Select Transition from the IEP Table of Contents or from the navigation drop-down list in the section title located on each of the IEP page. Complete the Transition screen with appropriate information.  The selection of 4 year, 5 year, or 6 year plan in which the student is participating, Graduation Plan Date of Annual Student Interview and an Employment Goal (outcome) are required as well as either a Training or Educational Goal (outcome).

2.  Select Transition Activities from the IEP Table of Contents or from the navigation drop-down list in the section title located on each of the IEP page. Transition Activities can be added to the next screen by choosing Add Transition Activity.  Complete information and click the SAVE button.

4.  Select Agency Linkage from the IEP Table of Contents or from the navigation drop-down list in the section title located on each of the IEP page.  Complete as appropriate and document decision and click the SAVE button.

Note:  Information regarding the student's graduation plan as a 4, 5 or 6 year plan is a required element and part of the IEP audit in order to close a draft IEP.