18–22 Transition Programs
These programs give students with IEPs more time to learn skills for life, work, and independence after high school.
What is an 18–22 transition program?
What age range of students can join a MAICEI program?
18-22
Which plan lets an 18-year-old keep all legal rights and make their own choices with help from trusted people?
Supported Decision Making
What state test requirement USED TO have to be passed to earn a High School Diploma at SSCPS?
MCAS
Name two types of support professionals found in a town-based 18–22 program besides teachers.
Any two of: job coaches, counselors, speech therapists, physical therapists, or mental health helpers.
Until what age can a student with an IEP continue receiving school services if they have not met diploma requirements?
22 years old
What environment does a MAICEI program allow students to experience?
College life
Under a Power of Attorney (POA) arrangement, who remains in charge of making decisions?
The 18-year-old student/individual.
Does a Certificate of Completion require a student to pass all state MCAS tests?
No
What type of helper in an 18–22 program specifically assists students with learning duties at job sites?
A job coach.
What are two specific skills taught in an 18–22 program?
Daily life skills, job training, travel training, and independent living skills.
Who is eligible for MAICEI?
Students aged 18–22 with an IEP who still get special education help and might not have passed the MCAS
In a Guardianship legal choice, who grants another person the legal right to make decisions?
A Judge
True or False: If a student with an IEP does not pass the MCAS, they are immediately stopped from getting school help.
False
Where do students in local 18–22 programs typically gain practical work experience?
At community job sites.
What is mentioned as a potential "concern" or "con" of entering an 18–22 program?
It can be a "big change" from the student's old school routine.
When students take a college class in a MAICEI program, do they earn degree credit?
Usually no; they typically take classes to learn and enjoy them without earning college credit.
What specific tasks can a trusted helper legally assist with under a Power of Attorney?
Tasks like money management, banking, or completing medical forms.
What is a main benefit of receiving a Certificate of Completion?
It allows students to join 18–22 transition programs, build skills, and work toward IEP goals even if they did not pass all state tests
What kind of therapy support might a student receive in a town-based 18–22 program?
Speech therapy or physical therapy.
How do Local 18–22 Programs differ from MAICEI Programs in their main focus?
Local programs focus on daily life and job skills, while MAICEI programs let students experience college life with ongoing support.
What does the acronym MAICEI stand for?
Massachusetts Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Initiative.
How does Guardianship differ from Power of Attorney regarding decision-making rights?
In Guardianship, a judge transfers legal decision-making rights to someone else (like a parent), whereas in POA, the individual keeps their rights and grants permission to a helper for specific tasks.
What happens to school services if an IEP student in Massachusetts does not meet diploma requirements?
They can keep receiving school services until they reach their goals or turn 22 years old.
True or False: Town-based 18–22 programs are supported only by college staff and student mentors.
False (they are supported by teachers, job coaches, counselors, therapists, and mental health helpers).