It’s September, which means families everywhere are settling back into the rhythm of the school year. This is the perfect time to pause and do a “back-to-school transition planning review.” Keeping track of key dates and requirements now will save you stress later—and help ensure that your teen or young adult with disabilities stays onContinueContinue reading “Transition 101 #13: Back-to-School Transition Planning Review”
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Transition 101 #12: Updated DESE Graduation Requirements — What This Means for Your Student
In July 2025, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released Special Education Policy Memo SY2025-2026 — 2: Graduation and Transition Planning for Students with IEPs. For many parents of teens or young adults with disabilities, this memo raises important questions about how and when their child graduates, and how it impacts ongoingContinueContinue reading “Transition 101 #12: Updated DESE Graduation Requirements — What This Means for Your Student”
Transition 101 #9: Essential Life Skills for Transition Planning: The Autism Life Skills Lady Website
Image of washing machine, laundry detergent and a clothes basket April is Autism Awareness Month, so this month, I would like to highlight people and organizations that shine a light all year long on Autism Awareness and, more importantly, Autism Acceptance. In previous posts, we have discussed the three core pillars of transition: 1. FurtherContinueContinue reading “Transition 101 #9: Essential Life Skills for Transition Planning: The Autism Life Skills Lady Website”
SD #7: Understanding the role of your DDS Transition Coordinator and navigating the Individual Transition Plan process
After you receive the determination letter from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) stating that your child is found eligible for adult services under their program, the next step is to meet with your DDS Transition Coordinator. In this blog post, we will outline the Transition Coordinator’s role from the age of eligibility until agingContinueContinue reading “SD #7: Understanding the role of your DDS Transition Coordinator and navigating the Individual Transition Plan process”
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