What+is+Transition?



From the day children are born, parents look forward to them becoming adults. They wonder what their children will be like when they grow up. What will they look like? Will they go to college? What will they do for a living? Will they marry and have children of their own? Will they be healthy? Will they be happy? The journey from childhood to adulthood continues with each opportunity children have to learn about themselves and their world. It continues as they learn to value themselves and the choices they make. The outcome is that students will become young adults who make good choices and are responsible citizens.

In RRISD, successful transition from school to adult life involves:

> //If you would like more information about Transition, please contact: //  Carol Huntley RRISD Transition Specialist 512.464.5982 carol_huntley@roundrockisd.org
 * Helping students to learn about their strengths and what they might like to do after graduation.
 * Bringing these goals and dreams to ARD meetings, at least by 8th grade and earlier if needed.
 * Choosing classes and IEP goals to make the student’s dreams become a reality.