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Transition Services:  
The definition of Transition Services in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA):   The term `Transition Services' means a coordinated set of activities for a child with a disability that (see below cartoons).


 A. is designed to be within a results-oriented process, that is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the child with a disability to facilitate the child's movement from school to postschool activities, including post-secondary education, vocational education, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation;

B. is based on the individual child’s needs, taking into account the child's strengths, preferences, and interests, and

C. includes instruction, related services, community experiences, the development of employment and other postschool adult living objectives, and, when appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation. (20 U.S.C. Section 1401(34))

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