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Students with disabilities transition throughout their school careers-from grade to grade, from early childhood programs to elementary school, elementary to middle school, middle to high school, or high school to college and employment. Transition is a coordinated set of activities that includes instruction, related services, community experiences, development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives, and when appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation.
Transition in the IEP
Transition happens many times in your child’s life. It happens any time your child moves from one stage of life to the next. When it comes to the IEP, however, “transition” addresses a specific life stage and puts a plan in place for how your child will make that move. Transition in the IEP helps your child move from public school to post graduation and adult life.
The Texas Transition and Employment Guide
The Texas Transition and Employment Guide is a guide developed by the Texas Education Agency that provides parents and students with meaningful transition information.
Texas Transition and Employment Guide - English
Guía de transición y empleo de Texas - Spanish
Texas Transition and Employment Guide - Chinese
Texas Transition and Employment Guide - Korean
Texas Transition and Employment Guide - Vietnamese
Transition Programs
18+
Within HISD we have five campus-based 18+ programs. These programs are located on the High School Campuses of DeBakey, Jones Futures Academy, Sam Houston Math and Science, Sharpstown International and Wheatley High School. These programs focus on employability and daily living skills for students with cognitive disabilities ranging in age from 18-22.
Community Based and Project Search Programs
Within HISD we have 4 Community Based transition programs. These programs include HCC Transition Houston Foodbank, Project Search at Dow Chemical and Project Search at Texas Children’s Health Plan. More information on these programs can be obtained from the links below.
Plan Your Path
A focused and successful high school path is the road to future success in higher education, workforce training, and career. Learn about House Bill 5, Recommended Graduation Plans and Endorsements below.
Proven Success!
Transition Coach
| Transition Coach | School |
|---|---|
| Mionell Diamond | Austin HS, Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk, Chrysalis MS, East Early College HS, Eastwood Academy HS, Edison MS, Furr HS, High School for Law and Justice (HSLJ), Holland MS, Marshall MS, Middle College HS - Fraga |
| Joyce Hobbs | Black MS, Burbank MS, Harper DAEP, Scarborough HS, SOAR Center, Waltrip HS |
| Millie Perez | Bellaire HS, Energized MS, JJAEP, Meyerland MS, Middle College HS - Gulfton, Pin Oak MS, TCAH |
| Gilberto Castillo | Chavez HS, Hartman MS, Mount Carmel Acad HS, Sterling HS, Thomas MS |
| Shannon Hill | Forest Brook MS, Kashmere HS, Key MS, Henry MS, North Forest HS |
| Kay B. Randolph | Baylor College MS, Cullen MS, Deady MS, Energy Institute HS, Milby HS, Yates HS |
| Chanise Catley | Attucks MS, Jones HS, Lawson MS, Madison HS, South Early College HS, Worthing HS |
| Casey Preston | Fonville MS, High School Ahead Academy HS, Houston MSTC HS, North Houston Early College HS, Washington HS, Williams MS |
| Marcus Lewis | Alternative/SOAR, Community Services, Forest Brook MS, Kashmere HS, Key MS, North Forest HS |
| Carla Samuel (HCC Transition) | HCC Lifeskills, Kinder HSPVA, Secondary DAEP, Leland YMCPA |
| Sandra Walton | Carnegie HS, Fleming MS Gregory-Lincoln PK-8, Hamilton MS, Heights HS, Hogg MS, Rice School PK-8, Wharton K-8, Wheatley HS, |
| Vivan Schwehm | Challenge EC HS, DeBakey HS, HAIS HS, Lamar HS, Lanier MS, McReynolds MS, Northside High, Pershing MS, YWCPA |
