IDEA requires transition planning beginning at age 16 (Texas requires age 13). Assess across 5 pillars, set postsecondary goals, generate IDEA-compliant annual goals, connect to agencies, and produce the complete transition section of the IEP.
Legal Requirement
IDEA §300.43: Transition services for students 16+ (Texas: 13+). Must include measurable postsecondary goals, transition services, and courses of study. Required annual IEP update.
👤 Select Student (Age 13+)
📊 Transition Readiness
⚖️ IDEA Requirements
Age 13 (Texas) — Transition section required in IEP
Annual review — Transition section updated at every ARD
Age 22 — Entitlement ends; agency connections must be established
📋 Assessment
🎯 Postsecondary Goals & Annual Goals
🤝 Agency Connections
✨ Generate IEP Section
Transition Skills Assessment — 5 Pillars
Rate each skill 1–4. 1=Emerging · 2=Developing · 3=Progressing · 4=Proficient. Scores auto-save and update the readiness dashboard.
Postsecondary Goals (IDEA Required)
Measurable Postsecondary Goals
Annual Transition Goals — from Assessment
Complete the assessment in Tab 1 to see goal suggestions matched to skill gaps.
Agency Connections
Agencies must be invited to the ARD meeting when transition services are discussed. Check which agencies are relevant and document invitation/participation.
Generate Transition Section
SPEDGenie assembles your assessment data, postsecondary goals, annual goals, and agency information into a complete, IDEA-compliant transition section ready for the IEP.