Which domains are addressed in transition planning under the IEP?

Which domains are addressed in transition planning under the IEP?

• A. Postsecondary education, training, employment, community participation, recreation and leisure, and home living
• B. Only academic achievement
• C. Sports participation
• D. Transportation logistics

Answer: (A)

Transition planning in an IEP is about preparing for life after high school across multiple life domains, not just academics. The domain set includes postsecondary education and training, employment, community participation, recreation and leisure, and home living. Focusing on these areas helps a student develop goals and supports that support independence, such as pursuing further education or training, finding and maintaining a job, engaging in community activities, enjoying leisure activities, and managing daily living tasks at home. Choices that limit the focus to academics, or to a single sport, or to transportation alone miss the broad range of goals typical for successful transition planning.

Transition planning in an IEP is about preparing for life after high school across multiple life domains, not just academics. The domain set includes postsecondary education and training, employment, community participation, recreation and leisure, and home living. Focusing on these areas helps a student develop goals and supports that support independence, such as pursuing further education or training, finding and maintaining a job, engaging in community activities, enjoying leisure activities, and managing daily living tasks at home. Choices that limit the focus to academics, or to a single sport, or to transportation alone miss the broad range of goals typical for successful transition planning.