Integrated transition planning is a collaborative process that helps students with an intellectual/developmental disability and their families to access the services they are entitled to and create a plan for what to do after they leave school.
This page includes resources for youth with developmental disabilities and their parents/caregivers to learn more about how to navigate life after high school.
Integrated transition planning helps students with an intellectual/developmental disability and their families to access the services they are entitled to and create a plan for what to do after they leave school.
Integrated transition planning helps students with an intellectual/developmental disability and their families to access the services they are entitled to and create a plan for what to do after they leave school.
At the OCDSB, we aim to provide students with the support they need to access post-school options and achieve their goals. Ontario’s Policy/Program Memorandum (PPM) 156 mandates that, for “exceptional students who are age 14 or over and who are not identified solely as gifted, the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) must include a transition plan for the student's transition from school to work, further education, and/or community living.”
Video Library
LSS has created a video series to help you learn about supports and opportunities available for youth with developmental disabilities.
Navigating the System
This video explores the Developmental Services System. It presents a timeline for transition planning, provides an overview of person-centered planning, and discusses how schools and families/caregivers can collaborate in this process.
Community/Day Programs
This video highlights how to find or create day programs for youth with a developmental disability/autism. It outlines Ministry-funded, pay-for-service, and community-based options and what to consider when selecting the best match.
Post-Secondary Education and Employment
These videos explore post-secondary education and employment opportunities for youth with a developmental disability. They provide an overview of the supports and accommodations available.