Early Transition Planning
The Employment First Task Force knows that working together to plan for a person’s success as they move into adulthood is very important. The earlier families and partners start thinking about what adulthood might look like, the better prepared young people will be for what comes next.
During the 2021-2022 and 2024-2025 school years, several Ohio school districts took part in our Early Transition Planning Pilots. Educators, school staff, and caregivers of elementary students shared their feedback through surveys to help us create our Universal Supports for Future Planning. They also shared their experiences using these tools:
“The tools helped me and my wife have better conversations related to our child’s future. Something we have never done before.”
“There were things that I never thought about in the Charting the LifeCourse. Simple things I can do to make my child’s life easier. I just never was aware of the what/the how.”
“Allowed us to map out interests of our students for what they would like to be when they grow up.”
Preparing Early:
Universal Supports for Future Planning
We have organized our supports and resources into two categories: Start Talking and Connect for Support.
By clicking the links below, caregivers and professionals can find resources, supports, and activities that actively engage young learners to help them begin thinking about what a fulfilling adult life looks like.
In Start Talking, you’ll find tools, resources, and activities to help students express what they want for their future, along with ways caregivers and professionals can support them in reaching their goals.
In Connect for Support, you’ll find resources from Ohio agencies that assist families of students with disabilities.
We hope these resources help open conversations and build connections that support every young person’s journey to a meaningful and successful adult life. Explore, engage, and let’s start planning together!
