Transition Resources from PACER
Starting in 9th grade, or sooner if appropriate, Minnesota students on an Individualized Education Program (IEP) are included in IEP discussions when transition planning is discussed. With funding in part from the Minnesota Department of Education, PACER continues to provide information and support related to the topic of transition to parents and transition-age youth, including:
Resources for COVID-19
Resources for COVID-19
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Families*
- Distance Learning Activities During COVID-19 to Help Transition-age Youth on an IEP Prepare for Adulthood.
- Distance Learning and Your Child with Disabilities, Tips for Families.
- Distance Learning and Your Child’s IEP: Consideration of Related Services.
- Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellness During the COVID-19 Outbreak.
*Translated Distance Learning resources are available translated in Spanish, Hmong and Somali.
- PACER’s website for transition-age youth, Transitioning to Life after High School, provides information and videos on the following topics: Training/College Opportunities, Employment Stories, Independent Living, Assistive Technology, Advocating for Myself, Get Involved, Get Connected and My Disability Rights.
- PACER’s Students and Young Adults webpage (PACER.org/students) includes other topics for youth, including Youth Workshops – Tech for Teens, Summer Recreation, Sports and Camps, and Publications and Downloads.
- Parent Special Education Information includes information on the Special Education process, Improving Communication with school staff and School Discipline.
- Free online trainings for parents and students.
- Publications that can be downloaded or mailed.
- PACER’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment includes additional parent resources/videos including Middle and High School Transition Planning, Postsecondary Education, Employment and Benefit Programs and Supports. To receive up-to-date information and resources, sign up for the Inspiring Possibilities Newsletter.
