“Transition” is the term used by educators to refer to the planning process that happens with a student to help him or her prepare for life after high school—whether it is being prepared to enter the workforce, or post-secondary education, and ultimately living independently. When done well, the transition planning process and resulting plan are comprehensive, involve important people in the student’s life and are based on concrete data and experiences and is intended to grow and change with the student as he or she progresses after high school.

Here are various tools to assist you with planning.

NEW Habits of Work Curriculum

The Habits of Work curriculum is a series of lesson plans for Educators to use in preparing their students for life in the workplace. The curriculum is set up to allow Educators to pick and chose lessons and activities depending on their student's needs. (download PDF Part 1 and Part 2)

Transition Timeline

Transition planning encompasses a wide variety of elements including education, employment and independent living. Knowing when to start planning and different milestones is key to ensuring all aspects of transition planning are covered. The Transition Timeline identifies the activities and actions to consider for the core transition years ages fourteen to twenty. (view timeline)

Life After High School Transition Toolkit

The Parent Information Center has created a guide to transition planning. It offers a more in-depth explanation of the various stages of transition planning. (download PDF)

Create Approved Work-Based Learning Experiences

Begins with an overview of the basics, including some highlights of effective practices. Next it leads you step-by-step through the two NH DOL approval processes which are necessary to set up legally appropriate work-based learning experiences. Examples of forms and letters from New Hampshire schools, as well as an overview of child labor laws and a set of sample career objectives, are included as appendices. (download PDF)

Build Partnerships for Career Exploration

Using Job Shadows to Explore the World of Work -Such an experience is called a job shadow. It is a one-time experience, during which one student partners with one host and learns about a job by observing and asking questions while the host carries out normal workday activities.

Large organizations lend themselves to diverse exploration for students.  Examples are residential colleges, assisted-living facilities, hospitals, airports, boarding schools, and large companies that maintain their own facilities and offer their employees such on-site benefits as childcare, wellness programs, and extended dining hours. (download PDF)

Exploring a World of Transition Resources

The internet offers us access to a wide variety of resources. Sometimes the amount of information available is overwhelming. Exploring a World of Transition Resources provides you with a means to accessing transition resources that others have already found helpful. The manner in which they are organized makes accessing what you want, when you want it easier. (download PDF)

ACES - A Chance to Experience Success

ACES helps students learn about the many opportunities that are ahead of them as they transition to life after high school.  ACES is a two week residential summer program at Keene State College that gives students the opportunity to explore careers and experience living independently.  To learn more about the program and eligibility see the ACES flyer (download PDF)

Vocational Rehabilitation

Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is often a crucial service for students with disabilities who need assistance in securing employment. The Frequently Asked Questions sheet provides an overview of the services available from VR. (download PDF)

For more information regarding NHVR transition services, contact:
Tina Greco, Transition Coordinator
21 South Fruit St., Ste. 20
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-3993
1-800-299-1647
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