This FOCUS on Results document represents the collaborative efforts of the Michigan Transition Services Association (MTSA) and Michigan Transition Outcomes Project (MI-TOP). Over the past three decades, legislation and educational practice designed to support students in transition have evolved to a point where “transition” can no longer be approached as something “owned” by special education. Appropriate support for students with individualized education programs (IEPs) in transition cannot be provided in a silo—separate from the general education system. Effective transition planning for each and every student promotes successful participation in the general education system. Students must be supported by education professionals to promote relevance in their education and make them feel safe, challenged, and valued for their potential.
