9th Grade

Bulleted examples of age-appropriate assessment instruments, materials to support transition activities that will move students toward their post-secondary goals, and resources specifically designed for families are listed below.  (Italicized items without bullets were listed in 8th grade.  The IEP team may decide it is appropriate to revisit, revise, and/or start these activities for individual 9th grade students)

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Possible Assessments

• Learning Styles Inventory
• Life Values Inventory
• Multiple Intelligences Profile Survey
• High-School-Interest-Inventory
• Transition-Interview

Possible Transition Activities:  Education/Training

• College Evaluation Checklist
• Post-Secondary Options
• Example #1: Academic Course of Study
• Example #2: Academic-Course-of-Study

Possible Transition Activities: Employment

• Career Exploration Worksheet
• Career Day Reflection
• Job Seeking Skills
• Career Exploration ABCs

Possible Transition Activities:  Independent Living

• Value Cards for Discussion
• Chart Your Future

Parent/Student Resources

• How Can Child Be Involved in IEP Process
• People Make It Happen Transition Guide
• Parent Handbook Transition
• Self Determination Framework for People with Psychiatric Needs
• Transition for Youth with Neurological Conditions