Newington Public Schools

Following the annual PPT meeting after a student’s fifteenth birthday (or earlier when appropriate) the plans for transitioning into adult life will be discussed. “Transition services means a coordinated set of activities for a student, designed within a results-oriented process, which facilitates movement from school to post-school activities, including postsecondary education, vocational education, integrated employment, continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation.” (34 CFR § 300.43 (a))

• Transition Bill of Rights (May 2016) ー Learn more about student’s rights related to receiving education and life after high school.
• Building a Bridge: A Resource Manual for High School Students (2009) Construyamos un Puente: Un Manual de Recursos para Estudiantes de Escuela Secundaria (2009) ー A student’s handbook and guide to planning after high school.
• Information from State Department Agencies
  • Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS)
  • Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
  • Department of Developmental Services (DDS)