What is family engagement in transition planning?
Family engagement in transition planning is when you and your family are in charge of the transition process to plan for your life after high school. Family engagement in transition planning includes…
- Having a welcoming and safe space where you and your family are at the center of planning.
- Making sure you and your family have a voice.
- Listening to you and your family about your dreams, strengths, goals, and needs.
- Involving you and your family in developing goals for life after high school.

Family engagement in transition planning results in…
- Sharing and understanding information.
- A school team that supports you and your family’s plans for life after high school.
- A respectful, collaborative team that listens to you and your family.