The Collaborative Transition Model: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Meeting the Transition Needs of Rural Communities

The author of this article describes an interdisciplinary transition model which is being utilized in various school districts in rural Wisconsin. The Collaborative Transition Model promotes the formalization of transition planning for special populations by linking vocational assessment, IEP development, program placement, instructional support, exit transition conferences, and post school follow-up into a systematic process. The importance of collaborative planning between students, parents, educators, and adult service providers will be highlighted.