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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
  • 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.

Resources for Students and Young Adults
  • 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.

Resources for Parents and Guardians 
  • 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.
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Information and support for parents and transition-age youth can be provided by emailing pacer@pacer.org or by phone at 952-838-9000 or 800-537-2237. 

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Goodhue County Education District, 395 Guernsey Lane, Red Wing, MN 55066         651-388-4441      
Goodhue County Education District is a group of six southeastern Minnesota school districts: Cannon Falls, Goodhue, Kenyon-Wanamingo, Lake City, Red Wing and Zumbrota-Mazeppa. Working  together, the districts provide effective and efficient educational services and funding for special education programs, staff development, extended and alternative summer school services.