Ages 14 and Up

High School & Adulthood

Transition planning, advocacy, and preparation for life after high school.

What This Service Covers

Preparing for What Comes After Graduation

Starting around age 14–15, transition planning becomes a required part of every student's IEP — and it's one of the most important stages families will navigate. We help families understand transition goals, explore graduation pathways (including Regents-track diplomas, alternative credentials, and 18-21 programs), and think through vocational assessments and work-based learning opportunities.

As students get closer to leaving the school system, we help families connect early with adult service agencies — including OPWDD and ACCES-VR — so there isn't a gap in support once school-based services end. We also help families think through options for continuing education, employment, day habilitation, and community-based programs.

This is a season full of big decisions. We help make sure your family understands every option on the table, so the transition out of high school feels like a plan — not a cliff.

Transition Planning

Goal-setting for education, employment, and independent living, built into the IEP.

Life After School

Connecting with adult agencies, vocational programs, and community-based supports.

Who It's For

Is This Service Right for Your Family?

Families of Teens 14+

Your teenager has an IEP and transition planning is starting or already underway.

Families New to Adult Services

You're not sure what happens to services once your child ages out of the school system.

Families Nearing Graduation

Graduation is on the horizon and you want a clear plan for what's next.

Young Adults Exploring Options

Your young adult wants to explore employment, vocational training, or further education.

How Step by Step Services Helps

Your Path, Made Clear

1

Understand Transition Timelines

We explain what's required, when, and why transition planning matters this early.

2

Set Goals That Matter

We help define real goals around education, employment, and independent living.

3

Connect With Adult Agencies Early

We help you start conversations with OPWDD and ACCES-VR well before graduation.

4

Advocate at Transition Meetings

We attend transition-focused CSE meetings and speak up for your young adult's goals.

5

Plan the Shift to Adult Services

We help map out what services look like once school-based support ends.

6

Support Beyond Graduation

We stay available as your family settles into the next chapter after school.

Thinking About Life After High School?

Let's build a transition plan your family can feel confident in.

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