Transition Service Participants in an IEP Meeting

IDEA 2004 300.321(b), describes transition service participants in an IEP meeting:
(1) In accordance with paragraph (a)(7) of this section [see my blog entry for 8/11/10], the public agency must invite a child with a disability to attend the child's IEP Team meeting if a purpose of the meeting will be the consideration of the postsecondary goals for the child and the transition services needed to assist the child in reaching those goals under 300.320(b).
(2) If the child does not attend the IEP Team meeting, the public agency must take other steps to endure that the child's preferences and interests are considered.
(3) To the extend appropriate, with the consent of the parents or a child who has reached the age of majority, in implementing the requirements of paragraph (b)(1) of this section, the public agency must invite a representataive of any participaing agency that is likely to be responsible for providing or paying for transition services.

Please remember that in South Carolina transition services must be addressed for any student with an IEP aged 13 or older or if the student will turn 13 sometime during the life of the IEP. Betsy Burkett (ext 4427) is the Transition Coach in SDOC and is available to assist with transition questions.