• Families are an important part of the work we do with students every day at Focus Beyond.  We value your input in making your student's experience here the best it can be.

    If you have specific questions about your student's programming, please contact their IEP manager.  A directory of our building staff can be found here.

    Saint Paul Public Schools also maintains an extensive set of links, information, and resources specifically for families.  

     

    What is transition planning?

     Transition Planning Guide

    Transition Planning is the process of services to assure that students with disabilities will be able to lead rewarding adult lives. Planning should begin during a student's freshman year.

    It takes place when parents, educators, adult service providers and the student sit down together to develop a Transition Plan as part of the Individual Education plan (IEP) process. The IEP should contain transition related goals and objectives that will reflect the student’s strengths, interests, needs, family values and a path to achieve his/her goals for the future.

    Transition planning for individuals addresses:

    • present and future living arrangements
    • travel within the community
    • personal management skills
    • developing and maintaining relationships with the family and friends
    • medical service needs
    • advocacy and legal service needs
    • vocational training options
    • post-secondary education