Cochran IEP Consulting

Transition Readiness Assessments

Building a Clear Path to Adulthood

Why Assess before Action?

Could you jump into the 'solutions' of future planning?  Yes.

But:
How would you know if they were the best options or opportunities?
How would you, and your teen, be able to self-advocate with information beyond opinion for what is needed?
How could you prevent, or at least limit, confusion and chaos during such a key time in your teen and family's life?


A Transition Readiness Assessment helps answer these questions.
The assessment gives us both a map — and a starting point we can actually work from.
Parts of the assessment road
Many students with disabilities are making progress in school, but families are often left wondering:
  • Is my child ready for life after high school?
  • What skills still need to be developed?
  • Are current supports preparing them for adulthood?
  • What should we be focusing on now?
  • What happens after graduation?
A Transition Readiness Assessment helps answer these questions.
Through a comprehensive review of a student’s strengths, challenges, goals, and support needs, I help families better understand where their child is today and what steps can support future success.
The goal is not simply to assess readiness—it is to create a clear, practical plan for moving forward.
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What Is Assessed?

The Transition  Readiness Assessment examines six key areas that contribute to successful adult outcomes.

Education & Training

College readiness
Postsecondary accommodations
Academic independence
Trade and vocational pathways
Continuing education opportunities

Employment

Career interests
Workplace readiness
Employment supports
Soft skills
Vocational planning

Independent Living

Daily living skills
Executive functioning
Financial literacy
Healthcare management
Housing readiness

Self-Advocacy

Disability awareness
Self-determination
Help-seeking skills
Accommodation awareness
Decision making

Transportation & Community Access

Public transportation
Community navigation
Travel readiness
Safety awareness
Community participation

Adult Services Readiness

MassAbility
DDS
SSI
Independent Living Centers
College disability services
Community supports 

What Is Included?

Each assessment may include:

✓ Record review
✓ Review of IEPs, evaluations, and transition planning documents
✓ Parent interview
✓ Student interview
✓ Standardized and informal transition assessments
✓ Executive functioning and self-determination measures (as appropriate)
✓ Transition readiness analysis
✓ Comprehensive written report
✓ Personalized Future Planning Roadmap
✓ Feedback meeting to review findings and recommendations

What Families Receive

A Transition Readiness Assessment Report

A detailed report summarizing assessment findings, strengths, areas for growth, and recommendations.

and a


Future Planning Roadmap

A practical guide outlining:
Immediate priorities
Recommended supports
Future goals
Postsecondary planning
Employment planning
Independent living planning
Adult services considerations

The roadmap helps families understand not only where a student is today, but what steps can help them move toward greater independence and success.
Families tell me this is the first time they've felt like they actually know what they're working toward.
Go to Assessment Inquiry
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What Happens Afterwards?

Many families choose to continue with ongoing support after the assessment.


Implementation services may include:
  • IEP & Transition Planning
  • Postsecondary & Career Planning
  • Adult Services & Independent Living
  • Family Consultation and Coaching

You are not left alone after the assessment.  I am here to coach and support for as long as the process takes.
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Who Is This For?

This service may be a good fit for families who:

✓ Are concerned about life after high school
✓ Want a clearer picture of their student’s readiness for adulthood
✓ Need help identifying strengths and gaps
✓ Are planning for college, employment, independent living, or adult services
✓ Want an independent, future-focused perspective
✓ Need guidance connecting current school programming to long-term goals

Looking for a More Comprehensive Evaluation?

Families seeking a deeper understanding of their student’s readiness for adulthood may wish to begin with a
Transition Readiness Assessment.


Through a comprehensive review of six key areas
Education & Training,
Employment,
Independent Living,
Self-Advocacy,
Transportation & Community Access,
Adult Services Readiness
I help families identify strengths, uncover gaps, and create a personalized Future Planning Roadmap.
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