Exemplar IEP Transition Plans
New Hampshire exemplars
The Parent Information Center (PIC) and the New Hampshire Department of Education worked together to develop two exemplar IEP transition plans, Ryan and Sarah. Both IEPs are included in the Life After High School Transition Toolkit (PDF, 80 pages, 2018) from PIC.
Heidi Wyman, NH-based transition consultant, developed a Transition Planning Worksheet (PDF, 3 pages, 2020) that looks like the NHSEIS IEP to use in transition conversations with students and families.
Ryan will graduate at age 21 with a certificate of attendance. His employment goal is to become a state trooper. His annual goals include steps to test the viability of that goal.
Examples of measureable annual goals and a chart to help build them.
Sarah will graduate with a regular high school diploma and plans to attend a 4-year college to major in a field related to writing.
Jamarreo will graduate with a regular high school diploma and plans to attend a community college to obtain a welding certificate.
National exemplars
The National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (NTACT) developed case study collection with a cross-section of gender, ages, and disability categories. Note that you may have to set up a free account to view the case studies.
Several of the case studies contain examples and non-examples of measurable postsecondary goals and annual goals.
Allison has a specific learning disability in reading comprehension and written expression, and organizational challenges. She would like to attend a four-year college and major in child development.
Lilly has severe multiple mental and physical disabilities who likes to be around people. She receives specially designed instruction with an alternate curriculum in a separate school setting.
Lissette is a 20 year old student with Down Syndrome and plans to complete a certificate program in food service.
Alex is a 17 year old student with autism spectrum disorder who would like to continue working in the business department of an office supply store, and may need employment supports.
Chris is a 19 year old senior with emotional disturbance and a moderate hearing loss. He has interests in welding and auto body.
Aaliyah is a 17 year old sophomore with a mild to moderate hearing loss detected in third grade.
Jamal is a 16 year old sophomore with cerebral palsy and an orthopedic impairment. He would like to become a lawyer.
Connor is an 18 year old senior with a profound hearing loss. He would like to attend a 4-year college and become a graphic designer.
Sean is a 15 year old sophomore with a specific learning disability in mathematics and language processing. He’s interested in diesel mechanics.
Middle School
NTACT also offers two exemplars for middle school students.
Tyler is 13 years old and in 7th grade, with a specific learning disability in reading comprehension and written expression.
Carla is almost 14 years old and in 8th grade, with a moderate intellectual disability.
Updated 10-27-22
