Designed to assist transition-aged students and their families as they plan for the transition from school to adult life, the purpose of the School-to-Work Transition Guide is to provide clear and up-to-date information about the transition process, with a focus on transition from school to work. The intent of the guide is to promote clarity and greater understanding for Illinois students, parents/guardians, teachers, school administrators, guidance and vocational rehabilitation counselors, and other school-based and adult services providers.
This guide was created by the Illinois Transition Study Group, a collaborative effort of three State organizations and representatives of numerous Illinois school districts. The collaborating organizations are:
- Illinois Center for Transition and Work (ICTW), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
- Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services (IDHS/DRS)