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Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities and Adult Transition: What Does a Successful 18-22 Year Old Program Look Like?

From Special Education in Five Minutes · Hosted by David Poeschl

2026-08-11·332

Episode summary

In this episode of Special Education in Five Minutes: Students with IEPs who do not complete high school with a diploma are entitled to instructional services from a school district until they are 22 years old.

Original publisher description

Students with IEPs who do not complete high school with a diploma are entitled to instructional services from a school district until they are 22 years old. The quality of these programs is spotty, with most not providing the instruction and supports needed to provide students with the independence skills needed to successfully transition to adult…