School to Adult Life Transition Services (HH-8000.8500-800)

Term	School to Adult Life Transition Services
Code	HH-8000.8500-800
Definition	Programs within the formal education system that prepare students with disabilities age 16 and older (and younger students, where appropriate) to make a successful transition to adult life. Transition services are provided while students are still in school, consist of coordinated activities, include both classroom instruction and related community experiences, where appropriate, and teach students the knowledge and skills they will need for postschool activities such as employment, postsecondary education, vocational training, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living and community participation.
Created	1/7/98
Changed	10/2/06
Use References	High School Transition Services Transition Services for Disabled High School Students
See Also References
External Classification Terms	Education (USA ED-170) Education (CAN ED-170) Special Education (NPC B04.20) Special Education for Socially/Economically Disadvantaged (UW 4.1.04.06) Special Education for the Developmentally Disabled (UW 4.1.04.05) Special Education for the Emotionally Disturbed (UW 4.1.04.03) Special Education for the Linguistically/Culturally Handicap (UW 4.1.04.02) Special Education-Physical/Sensory/Health Handicaps (UW 4.1.04.04)
Related Concepts	Children and Youth Disabilities
Facet	Service
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