What Is Transition Planning?

Transition planning is a process to help students with disabilities decide what they want to do after graduation, such as attending college, joining the workforce, living independently, and becoming involved in the community. It also helps them and their families figure out how to get there.

The purpose of transition planning is to help students and their families prepare to be independent young adults and help them move from public school to adult life. The Transition Plan is required by law for students with a disability by the time the child reaches age 14 and is part of their Individualized Education Program, or IEP.

The Transition Plan incorporates a cumulative collection of data for a student's: 

• Strengths
• Preferences
• Interests
• Needs

The results of the data, which can include questionnaires, surveys, and interviews, lead to the establishment of the student’s post-secondary goals in the areas of: 

• Education or Training
• Employment
• Independent Living (if necessary)

Upcoming Events to Explore:

Other events: Online, In-Person, Live, and/or Pre-Recorded — 

Council for Exceptional Children -

https://texas.exceptionalchildren.org/events 

Partners Resource Network - 

https://prntexas.org/events/ 

Community Unity - 

Traditional Thanksgiving Feast & Activities 

Sunday, November 9 | Bastrop Convention Center | 1–5 PM
(Choose your time block: 1–3 PM or 3–5 PM)

The City of Bastrop invites you to come together and break bread with your neighbor at our Community Unity Event! 

Join us for a free traditional Thanksgiving meal prepared and served by Southside Market & Barbeque, and enjoy festive holiday activities hosted by our local banks.

This is a wonderful opportunity to share a meal, make new connections, and celebrate the spirit of unity that makes Bastrop special.

Registration is required. To ensure everyone has a great experience, attendance will be capped at 1,000 guests.

Please reserve your spot early and select your preferred time block when registering.

Find more valuable resources below or reach out to our Transition Specialist.

• Open Spring of 2026: TEA Parent-Directed Special Education Services - English
• Abierto Primavera 2026: Servicios de educación especial dirigidos por los padres de TEA
• Navigate Life Texas - English
• Navega por la vida Texas en Espanol
• Bluebonnet Trails Community Services  (Seleccione el idioma español una vez en el sitio web)
• Texas Workforce Solutions - Bastrop County (Seleccione el idioma español una vez en el sitio web)
• Start My VR Interest Form - Online Request for Texas Workforce Referral
• La guía de transición y empleo de Texas para una vida exitosa después de la escuela secundaria para estudiantes con discapaci
• Texas Transition & Employment Guide to a Successful Life After High School for Students with Disabilities