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Alternatives to Hiring a Special Education Advocate in New Hampshire for IEP Transition
Special education advocates in NH cost $100-$175/hr. Here are practical alternatives for families managing the IEP transition to adulthood on a tighter budget.
Best Transition Planning Tool for NH Families Coordinating VR, Medicaid, and Area Agency Services at Age 18
At 18, NH families face VR, Medicaid, BDS, SSI, school exit, and decision-making changes simultaneously. Here's the best tool for coordinating all six systems on one timeline.
How to Coordinate New Hampshire's Transition Agencies Without a Single Cross-Agency Case Manager
NH has no single case manager for IEP-to-adulthood transition. Here's how families coordinate VR, BDS, Medicaid, SSI, and the school system themselves.
New Hampshire Diploma vs Certificate vs Alternate Diploma: Special Education
Choosing between a regular diploma, alternate diploma, and certificate of completion in NH affects FAPE eligibility. Here's what each credential means.
New Hampshire Medicaid 209(b) and SSI at Age 18: The Separate Application Trap
NH is a 209(b) state — SSI doesn't auto-enroll you in Medicaid. Learn the separate application process and how to handle the age 18 SSI redetermination.
New Hampshire Pre-ETS: How to Access Pre-Employment Transition Services
NH students with IEPs or 504 plans can access Pre-ETS from age 14 through 22. Here's what the five required services are and how to get a referral.
New Hampshire Special Education Age 22: How SB 394 Extended FAPE Eligibility
NH students without a regular diploma can now receive special education services until age 22. Here's what SB 394 changed and how to use the extra years.
New Hampshire College Disability Accommodations After IEP: What Changes and What Doesn't
How NH students transition from IEP protections to college disability services — the legal shift from IDEA to ADA, documentation needs, and self-advocacy requirements.
NH Healthcare Transition: Moving from Pediatric to Adult Medical Care with a Disability
How NH families navigate the shift from pediatric to adult healthcare providers — Medicaid 209(b), Katie Beckett age-out, NHFV support, and the age 19 cliff.
NH IEP Transition Planning Age 14: What the Course of Study Requirement Means
New Hampshire requires transition planning at age 14 — two years before the federal mandate. Here's what the Course of Study must include and how to get it right.
NH Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment: College Classes for Students with Disabilities
How New Hampshire's inclusive concurrent enrollment lets IEP students take college courses while still in high school — eligibility, funding, and how to request it.
NH Independent Living Goals in the IEP: Transition Planning for Daily Life Skills
How to write measurable independent living goals in a New Hampshire transition IEP — cooking, transportation, money management, and community navigation.
NH Indicator 13 Transition IEP Compliance Checklist
New Hampshire tracks Indicator 13 compliance to ensure every transition IEP meets federal and state requirements. Here's what your child's IEP must contain.
Paid Transition Guide vs. Free PIC NH and DRCNH Resources: What Each One Gives You
PIC NH and DRCNH publish free transition resources. A paid guide organizes them into one timeline. Compare what each covers and where each falls short.
NH Postsecondary Transition Assessment: Age-Appropriate Evaluations for IEP Planning
What age-appropriate transition assessments look like in NH — required tools, how they inform IEP goals, and what to do when the assessment is missing or vague.
Project SEARCH in New Hampshire: High School Internship-to-Employment for Disabilities
How Project SEARCH works in NH — eligibility, host business sites, the internship rotation model, and how it connects to VR and Area Agency adult services.
NH Self-Advocacy Skills and Student-Led IEP Meetings in Transition Planning
How NH students can lead their own IEP transition meetings, build self-advocacy skills, and prepare for the transfer of rights at age 18.
New Hampshire Summary of Performance: What It Is and Why It Matters
The Summary of Performance (SOP) documents your child's disability and accommodations when they exit NH special education. Here's how to make sure it's useful.
New Hampshire Transition Coordinator Role: What School Districts Actually Do (and Don't Do)
What a NH school transition coordinator handles vs. what falls on families — VR referrals, Area Agency intake, Medicaid, and the gaps you need to fill.
New Hampshire Transition Planning Guide vs. Hiring a Special Education Advocate
Should you buy a transition guide or hire a special education advocate in NH? Compare costs, scope, and outcomes for families navigating IEP transition to adulthood.
NH Transition IEP Disputes: How to Appeal When Services Are Missing
If your NH school district isn't following the transition IEP, here are your options — from written prior notice requests to state complaints and mediation.
NH Transition IEP Goal Examples: Measurable Postsecondary Goals That Pass
See compliant vs noncompliant transition IEP goal examples for New Hampshire — employment, education, training, and independent living goals that meet Indicator 13.
New Hampshire Vocational Assessment for Special Education Transition
Age-appropriate transition assessments are legally required in NH IEPs. Here's how to request a vocational evaluation and what the school must provide.
NH Work-Based Learning and Customized Employment for Students with Disabilities
New Hampshire offers work-based learning, customized employment, and job coaching for transition-age students with disabilities. Here's how each program works.
What Happens When School Services End in New Hampshire
When school special education ends in NH, IDEA entitlements disappear. Here's what replaces them, what falls through the cracks, and how to prepare.