Massachusetts Law
Beginning age 14 or sooner if determined appropriate by an individualized education program team, school age children with disabilities shall be entitled to transition services and measurable postsecondary goals, as provided under the federal Individual Disabilities with Education Act, 20 USC sec. 1400, et sec.
Federal Law
Transition services are defined by federal law (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA) as a “coordinated set of activities…designed to be within a results oriented process,…to facilitate the student’s movement from school to post-school activities.”
Transition services are based on the individual student’s needs, taking into account his/her strengths, preferences, and interests. These services help young adults to live, work, participate in the community, and go on to further education or training as independently as possible when they leave high school.
Massachusetts Resources:
- MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Secondary Transition
- Transition Timeline (Arc of Mass)
- MA Transition Planning Tool (Exceptional Lives)
Connect With Us:
To schedule a one hour, consult please fill out the Intake Form below:
The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport Family Support Center Referral
Formulario al Centro de Apoyo Familiar Del Arc de Greater Haverhill-Newburyport
For additional support contact:
- Andrea Morris, Director of Family Supports amorris@thearcofghn.org or 978-373-0552 x211
- Sreya Shepard, Family Support Center Manager, sshepard@thearcofghn.org or 978-373-0552 x241
- Rowan DeAza, Bilingual Family Support Navigator rdeaza@thearcofghn.org or 978-373-0552 x216
Current Family Support Hours:
Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm, appointments preferred.
Extended hours are offered by appointment only.
