Transition
Transition Services as defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (P.L. 101-476) is a “coordinated set of activities for a student designed within an outcome-oriented process, that promotes movement from school to post school activities, including post secondary education, vocational training, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living or community participation.”
Transition occurs throughout life for all students. SEDOL considers the transition from school to post high school life to be a significant milestone. SEDOL teachers and support personnel are available to assist with all of these transitions, but the process becomes formalized when the child reaches age 14½ and a Transition Planning document is added to the Individualized Education Program (IEP). The purpose of the Transition Plan is to initiate a process of assisting in the movement from school to an adult life style based on the individual’s needs.
SEDOL has created a specialized Transition Program. The program focuses on the development of those skills needed for the implementation of an individual’s plan for adult life. This plan is identified in transition planning conferences and includes the student, parents, school and other service providers. Major components of the program include vocational training, life skills training, personal advocacy training, social and survival skills education and parent education. Eligibility includes completion of four years of high school, parental agreement and the recommendation of the IEP team.
Transition Program Sites
Transition Center South Transition Center North
330 N. Ridgemoor 18182 W. Gages Lake Road
Mundelein, IL 60060 Gages Lake, IL 60030
847-388-6065 847-
Fax 847-388-6085 847-
Important Information
Transition Services Department