• relying on team members as a resource for information, advice, contacts, strategies and so on and providing them with feedback on their suggestions
• monitoring the effectiveness of the plan
• questioning any decisions that you do not think will serve your dreams and goals and using your self-advocacy skills to work with the team towards a better solution.
Parents, your role includes:
• participating fully in the transition planning process
• maintaining good relationships with the people on the transition team
• sharing your hopes for your teen
• taking an active part in planning, decision-making, setting goals and so on
• providing information about your teen's
interests, strengths and challenges
• giving your informed consent to any
assessments or services required
• being fully informed of the school's programs
• following up regularly with transition team members to ensure plans are being implemented and taking specific action as necessary
• monitoring the effectiveness of the plan
• questioning any decisions that you do not