Module 9 Assignment: Assessment, Goal Setting, Alignment and Prioritization of Transition Instructional ActivitiesAssignment

Candidates will:

• • Choose a student with a disability to assess:
    1. Choose and utilize one formal transition assessment and summarize results.
    2. Choose and utilize one informal transition assessment and summarize results.
    3. Create a minimum of four SMART transition goals based on priority need areas determined from the assessments.

The following link provides additional supports and resources for developing SMART IEP goals:

Wrightslaw Game Plan: Writing SMART IEPs by Pete Wright & Pam Wright, Accessed from https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/iep.goals.plan.htm

1. For each goal, create 3-5 instructional activities that are school and/or community-based to meet the student’s instructional and learning needs.
2. List adult service/community agencies that provide supports in each need area identified. Describe how each agency can assist and explain the services that can be provided.
3. Prioritize each of the goals from most to least important to address on a timely basis and build upon one another.

Module 9: Activities & Assignments

Activities to Complete

Note that you will find all the activities listed below (with the exception of the textbook reading) within this module including: articles, videos, quizzes, discussions, and dropboxes for assignments.

REQUIRED READINGS & ONLINE RESOURCES

• Read Chapter 8 in Demystifying Transition Assessment Thoma, C.A., & Tamura, R. (2013). Demystifying Transition Assessment. Baltimore: Paul Brookes Publishing
• Read Chapter 11 in Your Complete Guide to Transition Planning and Services Morningstar, M. & Clavenna-Deane, B. (2018). Your complete guide to transition planning and services. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing

DISCUSSION POSTINGS

NOTE: Initial posts are due by Wednesday 11:59 p.m. Responses due Sunday by 11:59 p.m. (Central Time).

• Post to the Discussion: Professional Practice Research and Analysis Resource #9

ASSIGNMENTS & QUIZZES

NOTE: The following assignments are due Week 9, Sunday by 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

• Complete: Goal Setting, Alignment and Prioritization of Transition Instructional Activities.