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The Family Guide to

Transition Services in

New Jersey

Table of Contents

Introduction

 What Is Transition? 6
 What Are Transition Services? 6-7
 Who Is Eligible for Transition Services? 7

Transition Laws and Guiding Principles
 What Does IDEA 2004 Say about Transition? 8
 What Does the Rehabilitation Act Say about Transition? 8
 What Is Chapter 6A:14, the New Jersey Special Education Code? 8-10
 Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) 11

Parent and Student Participation

 What Is the Parent’s Role in Transition Planning? 12
 What Is the Student’s Role in Transition Planning? 13
 What Is a Self Advocate? 14
 What Is the Student’s Vision for the Future? 15
Transition Planning in High School

 How and When Do I Begin Transition Planning with My Child? 16
 The Transition Plan 17