Student Services
Transitioning Students with Exceptional Needs from School to Community
As students enter the high school years, they must begin to plan for their options in life after high
school. The following principles should be considered when transition planning;
- Early coordinated planning,
- Student, parent and support network involvement,
- Team collaboration
- Inclusive, community-based approaches
Transition planning should consider balancing several areas including:
- Life-long learning
- Employment/career development
- Building social networks and inclusion
- Living in the community with independence
Planning can also assist students in accessing available adult supports for when they leave school.
Information for Schools, Students, and Families
- Bridging to Adulthood: A Protocol for Transitioning Students with Exceptional Needs from School to Community
- Working Together: A Parent's Guide to Transition from School Community
The Student Services Unit offers consultative support to school teams who are programming for students transitioning from school to community.
Links
- Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities
- Regional Health Authorities
- Manitoba Possible
- CNIB
- Spinal Cord lniury Manitoba
- Community Living disABILITY Services
Legislation, Standards and Policies
- Bridging to Adulthood: a Protocol for Transitioning Students with Exceptional Needs from School to Community
- Appropriate Education Programming in Manitoba: Standards for Student Services
Contact
General Enquiries
Inclusion Support Branch
Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning
Telephone: 204-945-7912
Toll Free in Manitoba: 1-800-282-8069, ext. 7912
Email: isbinfo@gov.mb.ca
