Q&A
DOE outlines resources for families in the transition planning process
1:40:12
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John Hammer from the DOE discusses resources available for families in the transition planning process:
- The DOE emphasizes the importance of communication with families in the transition planning process
- A transition guide for students with IEPs is available on the DOE website and in schools
- An 'Ask and Share' document outlines all pieces of the IEP and provides questions for parents to ask during IEP meetings
- These resources were developed in close collaboration with families
- DOE officials request council members' partnership in raising awareness about these resources
John Hammer
1:40:12
One of the things that that we're focusing on is is around communication with families.
1:40:18
I we know how important they are as a partner in in transition planning in the transition planning process.
1:40:25
I wouldn't have to plug a couple of our resources while we're here.
1:40:28
We have great, great resources on our website and and in our schools, the transition the transition guide for students with IEPs.
1:40:34
We also have an Ask and Share document that kind of outlines all the pieces of the IEP.
1:40:40
The parents can that can walk the parents through the entire IEP meeting and have really great questions that they should ask of their IEP team as the meeting's happening.
1:40:48
We work closely with families to develop this resource.
1:40:51
And so, obviously, appreciate all of your partnership in helping to make sure people are aware that these exist as as that students are are really prepared and supported through this process.