Transition Resources for Parents and Students
Useful Transition Resources
- 2025 Transition Fair Participants
- Preparing For Life After High School - A Transition Webinar Series
- Career One Stop
- Family Support Services and Grant Programs
- Guardianship for Nassau County: Intellectually or Developmentally Disabled Adult
- Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
- National Parent Center on Transition and Employment
- National Technical Assistance Center on Transition
- Nassau-Inter County Express Able-Ride
- The Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
- Think College
Levittown Public Schools is committed to providing our students with the information, services, and supports needed to shift successfully from school to adult life. In collaboration with students and families, our goal is to formulate a student-centered plan that addresses post-secondary education, employment and independent living. Transition planning is individualized, on-going, and focuses on a student's strengths. preferences, and interests.
Preparing for Life After High School
This guide gives an overview of the transition process. It introduces the importance of making the process a collaboration by promoting conversations about education, employment and independent living.Levittown Transition Roadmap
An informal guide to help families navigate their transition journey. Use this resource to help monitor what to expect at each turn of your journey.Transition Considerations
A comprehensive list of considerations to help make a successful transition to the adult world. Using these questions as a guide, families can begin to build a comprehensive plan for their student.
Entitlement vs
Eligibility
The change from entitlement to eligibility happens when students are no longer governed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), but shift to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), post high school.
State Agencies and Community Organizations
Contact information for state agencies and organizations that provide transition resources and support to families.College Resources
A collection of essential resources to support a successful transition to college. These tools help students and families understand key differences, explore available supports, and plan for academic and personal success. Included is a catalog of contact information for disability offices of local colleges and specialized college programs.- A Positive Start to your College Transition
- Understanding the Difference Between High School and College Classes
- Navigating Laws, Services and Independence as You Enter College
- Basic Information and Skills Checklist
- Top Ten Issues Identified by New College Students
- Questions to Ask When Visiting Colleges
- Ten Steps to Academic Success
- Suggestions For Talking To Professors About Accommodations
- Local College/University Disability Centers
- Additional Support Services on College Campuses
- Local Specialized College Services and Programs