WAC 392-172A-01190. Transition services

(1) Transition services means a coordinated set of activities for a student eligible for special education services that: (a) Is designed to be within a results-oriented process, that is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the student to facilitate his or her movement from school to post-school activities, including postsecondary education, vocational education, integrated employment, supported employment, continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation; (b) Is based on the individual student's needs, taking into account the student's strengths, preferences, and interests; and includes: (i) Instruction; (ii) Related services; (iii) Community experiences; (iv) The development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives; and (v) If appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and provision of a functional vocational evaluation. (2) Transition services for students eligible for special education services may be special education services, if provided as specially designed instruction, or a related service, if required to assist a student eligible for special education services to benefit from special education services.