SPP Indicator 13: A compliance indicator that measures the percentage of youth with IEPs aged 16 and above with an IEP that includes appropriate measurable postsecondary goals that are annually updated and based upon age-appropriate transition assessments; transition services, including courses of study, that will reasonably enable the student to meet those postsecondary goals; and annual IEP goals related to the student’s transition service needs.

Goal
The goal of Indicator 13 is a strong transition plan that addresses all required components and enables the student to experience postsecondary success.

Measurement
Percent = [(# of youth with IEPs aged 16 and above with an IEP that includes appropriate measurable postsecondary goals that are annually updated and based upon an age-appropriate transition assessment; transition services, including courses of study, that will reasonably enable the student to meet those postsecondary goals; and annual IEP goals related to the student’s transition services needs. There also must be evidence that the student was invited to the IEP team meeting where transition services are to be discussed and evidence that, if appropriate, a representative of any participating agency that is likely to be responsible for providing or paying for transition services, including, if appropriate, pre-employment transition services, was invited to the IEP team meeting with the prior consent of the parent or student who has reached the age of majority) divided by the (# of youth with an IEP age 16 and above)] times 100.

Data Source
The ISBE data source is I-Star.

Targets for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020-25
FFY20-25 target of 100%

Findings of Noncompliance
SPP/APR data for this indicator is verified by the SPP coordinator, data manager, and SPP team leader between July 15 and August 1. Written findings of noncompliance are issued annually around September 1 to districts that have less than 100% compliance.

Indicator 13 Forms

Secondary Transition and Summary of Performance Forms
Illinois State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicator 13 - ISBE Scoring Rubric
The ISBE Scoring Rubric has been revised to assist districts in collecting data to assist in meeting Indicator 13 of the Part B State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report, as required by the Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. ISBE has adapted the rubric from the NSTTAC Indicator 13 checklist prepared by the national Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC), September 13, 2006.
Recommended Consent Froms for Agency Invitation to IEP Meetings
IDEA 2004 requires school districts “to the extent appropriate, with the consent of the parents or a child who has reached the age of majority...the public agency must invite a representative of any participating agency that is likely to be responsible for providing or paying for transition services.” [34CFR §300.321(b)(3)].
In order to support school districts in implementing this requirement, a sample consent form for parents and for students who have reached the age of majority have been developed and are recommended for district use. In concert with the requirement of annual IEP review and update, parent or student consent for the invitation of outside agencies to the IEP meeting should be obtained annually.
- Parent
  - English Version
  - Spanish Version
- Student Who Has Reached the Age of Majority
  - English Version
  - Spanish Version
- Combined Parent and/or Student Who Has Reached the Age of Majority
  - English Version(34-57L)
  - Spanish Version
Illinois Indicator 13 Checklist
The Indicator 13 Checklist has been updated to align with the revised ISBE Scoring Rubric and Harrisburg’s data collection.
SPP Indicator 13 Summary
This document provides some helpful tips on meeting compliance for Indicator 13. It can be used to provide guidance to those who write transition plans for students. This can also be a tool that is used during the IEP to help discuss transition with the parents.

Transition Information

Illinois Center for Transition and Work

Since the passage of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) in 2014, policies and practices impacting transition from school to work have evolved and affected the services provided to students with significant disabilities and traditionally underserved populations. To address these changes, the Illinois Center for Transition and Work provides support to special educators, related services personnel, and administrators by providing state-wide training and technical assistance focused on preparing students with significant disabilities for the transition from high school to employment with the goal of improving employment outcomes.
The website and the resources it contains were developed pursuant to and funded 100% through a grant from the Illinois State Board of Education.
A Transition Guide to Post-Secondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities
"OSERS presents this transition guide to advance our efforts in ensuring that all students and youth with disabilities are equipped with the skills and knowledge to be engaged in the 21st Century workforce. This transition guide addresses the following topics to facilitate a seamless transition from school to postschool activities:
- Transition planning: opportunities and programs;
- Transition services and requirements, as authorized by IDEA and the Rehabilitation Act;
- Education and employment options for students and youth with disabilities after leaving secondary school; and
- Supporting decisions made by students and youth with disabilities.
This guide also includes real life examples, a sample flow chart of the transition process, and a glossary of key terms used in the transition process."
National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative (NTACT:C)
The National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative (NTACT:C) offers information, tools, and supports to assist multiple stakeholders to deliver effective services and instruction for students and out-of-school youth with disabilities
Health and the Transition to Adulthood: Building the Foundation for Success
The Integrated Services Committee of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and UIC Specialized Care for Children presented a webinar for parents and families on incorporating health goals into IEPs and transition plans. The recording of this webinar is available here. The resources and tools mentioned in this webinar are available here.
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
- Soft Skills Curriculum
- Soft Skills Videos
The Autism Training and Technical Assistance Project (ATTA) develops resources that assist individuals with autism in their transition from Secondary Education to Postsecondary Education or Employment
The ATTA also seeks to provide training and support to important stakeholders, as they work to provide an equitable experience for individuals with autism. The website and the resources it contains are developed pursuant to and funded 100% through a grant from the Illinois State Board of Education. The website is maintained and updated by the Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support.

Resources

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Indicator 13 Forms

Transition Information

Secondary Transitional Experience Program (STEP)

Contact Information