Alternatives to the Vermont Family Network Transition Toolkit
VFN's transition toolkit is a directory of programs. Here are the Vermont-specific alternatives that turn that information into a step-by-step plan you can act on.
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Autism Transition Planning in Vermont: IEP Strategies for Adulthood
Autism-specific transition planning for Vermont families. Covers sensory supports, DAIL eligibility, social skills goals, and the school-to-adult-services handoff.
Best IEP Transition Planning Tool for Vermont Parents Facing the Age 18 Rights Transfer
What Vermont parents need before educational rights transfer to their child at 18 — comparing tools for navigating SBE Rule 2365.1.12 and decision-making alternatives.
Best Transition Planning Resource for Vermont Students Staying in School Until 22
How to find the right planning tool for Vermont families using the age 22 extended services window — balancing graduation, DAIL intake, and the diploma deferral strategy.
Compensatory Education Vermont: What It Is and How to Get It
Learn how compensatory education and transition services work in Vermont. Covers eligibility, how to request them, and what families should document.
DAIL Services After High School in Vermont: Adult Developmental Services Guide
Vermont's DAIL provides adult developmental services after high school through PCG intake and Designated Agencies. Learn eligibility, the 1115 waiver, and how to apply.
FERPA Rights After 18 in Vermont: How Parents Keep Access to School Records
When your child turns 18 in Vermont, FERPA transfers educational record rights to them. Learn how to maintain access through consent forms and what schools must honor.
HireAbility Vermont: Pre-ETS, VR Referrals, and What Families Need to Know
HireAbility Vermont provides Pre-Employment Transition Services and vocational rehabilitation for youth with disabilities. Learn how referrals work and what to expect.
How to Plan Your Child's IEP Transition to Adulthood Without a Special Education Attorney in Vermont
A step-by-step approach to managing Vermont's IEP transition process — from age 14 through 22 — without hiring a special education lawyer or advocate.
IEP Transition Guide vs Hiring a Transition Consultant in Vermont
Comparing a self-guided IEP transition workbook to hiring a Vermont special education transition consultant — cost, coverage, and when each option makes sense.
Supported Decision Making vs Guardianship in Vermont
Vermont families have alternatives to guardianship for young adults with disabilities. Compare Supported Decision Making, Education Power of Attorney, and guardianship.
Vermont Day Services, Residential Options, and Respite Care for Disabilities
Overview of Vermont's adult disability services including community day programs, shared living, residential settings, and respite care through DAIL and Designated Agencies.
Vermont Designated Agency List: DAs, SSAs, and How to Choose
Vermont has 10 Designated Agencies and Specialized Service Agencies delivering developmental disability services. Learn what they do and how the new CFCM system works.
Vermont Diploma vs Certificate of Recognition in Special Education
Accepting a Vermont diploma ends special education rights permanently. Learn how the certificate of recognition under 16 VSA 2944 preserves FAPE through age 22.
Vermont Extended School Year and Summer Services for Special Education Transition
How Extended School Year services work for Vermont transition-age students. Learn eligibility, what ESY should include, and why summer gaps can derail transition plans.
Vermont Family Network Transition Toolkit: What's in It and What's Missing
Review of the Vermont Family Network's free transition resources for families. Learn what VFN offers, where gaps remain, and how to fill them.
Vermont IEP Dispute Resolution and Mediation for Transition Disputes
Navigate Vermont's IEP dispute resolution options including mediation, state complaints, and stay-put rights. Learn which process fits transition-specific disagreements.
Vermont IEP Meeting Parent Checklist for Transition Planning
Prepare for your Vermont IEP transition meeting with this parent checklist. Know what to bring, what to ask, and how to advocate for your student's transition goals.
Vermont IEP Transition Goals: How to Write Measurable Postsecondary Goals
Learn how to write measurable postsecondary goals for Vermont IEPs. Covers transition assessments, Indicator 13 requirements, and examples across goal domains.
Vermont IEP Transition Plan: What Parents Need to Know
Vermont IEP transition planning starts as early as age 14 under state rules. Learn how the process works, what the plan must include, and how to advocate effectively.
Vermont Indicator 13 Checklist: IEP Transition Compliance Guide
Vermont's Indicator 13 checklist ensures IEP transition plans meet federal requirements. Learn what Form 5 must include and how to audit your student's plan.
Vermont Post-Secondary Options for Students with Disabilities
Explore post-secondary education paths for Vermont students with disabilities. Covers college disability services, dual enrollment, College Steps, and vocational training.
Vermont Self-Advocacy and Independent Living Skills in the IEP
How to write IEP transition goals for self-advocacy and independent living in Vermont. Covers community-based instruction, measurable goals, and what schools should provide.
Vermont Special Education Advocate vs Lawyer: Which One Does Your Family Need?
Compare special education advocates and attorneys in Vermont. Learn costs, when each helps most, and how to find the right support for IEP transition disputes.
Vermont Special Education Due Process and Dispute Resolution
When Vermont IEP disputes can't be resolved at the school level, families can use mediation, administrative complaints, or due process hearings. Here's how each works.
Vermont Special Education Services Until Age 22
Vermont extends FAPE through the student's 22nd birthday. Learn how the timeline works, the 3-month waiver rule, and how to prevent premature graduation.
Vermont Summary of Performance: What Families Need Before School Exit
The Summary of Performance documents your child's skills and needs when they leave school in Vermont. Learn what it should include and how to make sure it's useful.
Vermont Supported Employment and Customized Employment for Adults with Disabilities
Understand the difference between supported and customized employment in Vermont. Learn how DAIL, HireAbility, and Designated Agencies provide job support after school.
Vermont Transition Coordinator and Core Transition Team: Roles Explained
Learn what Vermont's transition coordinators and Core Transition Teams do, how they connect schools with adult agencies, and what families should expect from them.
Vermont Work-Based Learning in the IEP: Pre-ETS, VSAC, and Workplace Readiness
How work-based learning connects to Vermont IEP transition plans. Covers Pre-ETS activities, VSAC programs, and writing workplace readiness goals that actually lead somewhere.
What Happens to IEP at 18 in Vermont: Transfer of Rights Explained
At 18, Vermont transfers all IEP decision-making rights to the student. Learn how the transfer works under SBE Rule 2365.1.12 and how parents stay involved.