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=**Transition Timeline**=

**Elementary School**
Invite school counselors to the IEP meetings Become a Self-Advocate, - You stand up for your needs and begin to understand what is needed Begin Self-Determination, - Self-Determination is knowing and believing in yourself, knowing what you want your future to be like and how to make plans to achieve this future, and know the supports you will need to take control

**Middle School**
Begin to develop study skills and strategies that you know work for you Evaluate basic skills in reading, math, and writing- begin to plan on how to increase these skills Begin to help plan your IEP and your transition plan for the future Begin to look at vocational assessments to take in high school Begin to identify possible future career goals Attend all IEP meetings Review high school graduation requirements List all activities needed to meet your goals Begin to collect information to help plan for your future Don’t be afraid to change your plan and goals Attend high school orientation Look at the high school courses that will help you prepare for your future goals Complete I Have a Pan Iowa 8th grade Guideways
 * Begin to explore interests through elective courses, clubs, and extracurricular activities

**Freshman (9th grade)**
Identify and advocate for your accommodations in your classes Use strategies and accommodations in your classes so that you can be successful in your classes Continue to improve your basic reading, writing, and math skills Work with your transition teacher to learn about college and career planning resources Continue to explore interests through elective classes, clubs, and extracurricular activities Start to develop your career portfolio Discuss diploma requirements If necessary consider extending your graduation date to meet your post-secondary goals Meet with your case manager to plan your IEP and discuss your role at the meetings Create a transition plan that reflects your goals and interests Attend and participate i your IEP meeting Complete all Freshman transition assessments Complete I Have a Pan Iowa 9th grade Guideways
 * Learn about your disability and how to explain it to others what you need to be as successful as others

**Sophomore Year (10th grade)**
Continue to improve basic reading, writing, and math skills Continue to request accommodations from your classroom teachers Update your career portfolio and make changes as needed Meet with your transition teacher to discuss available career assessment options Take the PLAN test Consider taking the Compass test for a baseline score and to understand what you need to score to take college classes Begin test prep programs to prepare for additional and future college entrance exams Continue to explore your interests through involvement in school or community-based extra-curricular activities and/or work experiences Consider career related classes for your junior year Continue to actively participate in your transition planning with your transition teacher participate actively in your IEP meeting Complete I Have a Pan Iowa 10th grade Guideways Apply for Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
 * Continue to develop and use learning strategies for success in course work

**Junior Year (11th grade)**
Continue to improve your reading, writing, and math basic skills Continue to explore your interests by being involved in school and community activities and groups Meet with your transition teacher to match your interests and abilities to post-secondary goals Research post-secondary options (Colleges, trade schools. training, employment) Continue to meet with the Iowa Voc-Rehab counselor Begin to take college entrance exams Begin to think about who to ask for recommendations for college, scholarships, and jobs Begin to visit colleges and look over their programs that interests you

**Senior Year (12th grade)**
Identify accommodations on your IEP that would also apply to your post-secondary education and employment settings Continue to increase your self-advocacy skills and your basic reading, writing, and math skills Meet with your teachers to practice explaining your disability and to request the accommodations that will help you be as successful as others in their class Review your diploma graduation requirements Update your career plan and goals Match your interests and abilities to your post-secondary goals- adjust if needed Continue to explore your interests through involvement in school and community activities Visit schools, colleges, and/or training programs that you are interested in Evaluate each school for their assistance for students with disabilities Get copies of your records from the school to help obtain your disability services Work with the transition teacher to further develop your post-secondary plan Lead your IEP meeting Begin to apply to colleges of interest Begin to create a scholarship letter and ask for recommendations Submit FAFSA Apply for all scholarships possible Complete I Have a Pan Iowa 12th grade Guideways