Transition Planning: Person-Centered Planning

According to Christa, one of the most essential tools and something you can do with or without the assistance of your school is creating a person-centered plan with your child Person-centered planning is a framework for looking at where you have been, where you are now, and where you want to go. It helps you organize ideas, vision, and goals while providing problem-solving, navigation, and advocating for needed support and services.

As this next section shows, transitioning from childhood into adulthood incorporates many components once you assess interests and strengths and envision the future. When done well, it is the bridge. Christa Fisher’s words and insight highlight the need for students to move from the classroom to the real world and be successful.