KPS Transition Resources for Families
A trail guide for the years around graduation — decision-making at 18, transition IEPs, and the adult services that pick up where the district leaves off.
START HERE New to this? Begin with these three — they orient you before anything else on this page will make sense.
1 Your Rights as a Parent (Procedural Safeguards) [PDF]
— Every right you and your student hold under IDEA, including what transfers at 18.
2 Least-Restrictive Ways to Support Decisions [PDF · Rural Institute]
— Options to explore before assuming guardianship is the only path.
3 Transition IEP, in Plain Terms [PDF · MEC]
— What a transition IEP covers and what to expect at the meeting.
STAGE 1 · AS YOUR STUDENT TURNS 18
Right Now: Decision-Making & Guardianship
Rights shift to the student at 18 unless your family sets up something different. These resources explain what changes, and every option short of full guardianship.
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STAGE 2 · JUNIOR & SENIOR YEAR
Before Graduation: Transition IEP & Job Skills
The transition IEP is where postsecondary goals, job skills, and independent-living plans get written down. These resources help you prepare for that meeting and beyond.
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STAGE 3 · LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
After Graduation: Adult Services & Benefits
Once your student graduates, the district's role ends and a different set of agencies takes over. Here's where to start.
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PREFER TO WATCH?
Three Short Videos
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ORGANIZATIONS TO KNOW
Basecamp — Who to Call
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External Resource Notice: These resources are maintained by outside organizations and may change without notice. Inclusion on this page does not constitute district endorsement or a determination that a particular program, service, or legal option is appropriate for an individual student. Families should contact the organization directly and seek qualified professional advice when needed.