Benefits — Transition Coalition Self-Study +

Better planning.
Better futures.

A+ benefits for all

For administrators

Align your district with evidence-based effective practices
Move beyond compliance to enhance and improve student planning & outcomes
Strengthen IEP quality without requiring wholesale program changes or new initiatives
Meet both your district mission & community expectations

For educators

Increase knowledge of evidence-based transition assessment & planning
Build confidence to develop high-quality IEPs aligned to effective practices
Improve collaboration within school teams
Make proactive change that meets your school needs

For IEP quality

Improve Indicator-13 compliance
Higher-quality measurable postsecondary goals
Better alignment between assessment, IEP goals, transition services & post-school outcomes
Does not require wholesale IEP change

For students with disability

Better understanding of unique strengths, interests, preferences & needs
Stronger postsecondary goal development
Greater participation in transition planning

Ultimately, this prepares students to transition from high school to employment, further education & independent living.

Plus some more

Funding is available to reduce barriers and help make participation practical and implementation sustainable.

Teams: $500 to spend on resources, materials, assessments and other supplies related to training

Team Facilitators: $200 to support additional work associated with research and data collection
Case Managers: $50 gift card for completed research surveys (max. $100)
Students: $50 gift card for completed research surveys (max. $100)

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Educators

Designed for your team, your school’s reality

TCSS+ is intentionally designed to work within real school contexts. Participation is team-based, structured, and supported through coaching for designated facilitators.

Clear timelines, defined expectations, and ongoing guidance help ensure the process is right-sized and realistic for your school and team.

Administrators

Move beyond compliance to more + transitions

TCSS+ empowers districts to move beyond minimum compliance toward higher-quality transition planning that better prepares students with disability for employment, further education, and independent living. These are outcomes designed to meet both your district’s mission and community expectations.

Our structured approach strengthens transition IEP quality without requiring wholesale program changes or new initiatives. The program is built to provide immediate support to transition teams with actionable insights into program effectiveness.

Build educator capacity within current school teams
Improve alignment between assessment and measurable postsecondary goals
Support stronger transition services to implement evidence-based practices

“Your district’s participation signals a commitment to continuous improvement and accountability.”

— Mary Morningstar, Co-Director

Dedicated to your success

TCSS+ is led by researchers and practitioners who have spent their careers at the intersection of special education, transition planning, and educator professional development.