Transition Planning Checklist: IEP Milestones for Age 14, 16 and 18 and Intake Screen, Ages 14 to 21

This free printable transition planning starter for high school special education (6 page PDF) lets you screen a new student in one short conference and check that nothing is missed at ages 14, 16, and 18. For special education teachers, case managers, and transition coordinators (students ages 14 to 22).

• Start Here page with a 5 minute quick start

• Intake Quick Screen (2 pages): student profile, postsecondary lean, domain flags for what to assess next, supports and access notes, family and agency planning flags, and a next actions table

• Age 14 / 16 / 18 Milestone Checklist: age triggered planning steps, from first transition assessment to age of majority and exit planning conversations

• Thank you page with terms of use

Print the Intake Quick Screen, fill it in from the student file and a 10 minute conversation, then check the milestone list for the student's age and write down next steps. This is a sample from my Transition Assessment Mega Pack.

These paid resources build on this freebie:

• Transition Assessment Mega Pack: intake, five domain assessments, family and staff input, goal banks, a caseload tracker, and a fully worked example

• Transition Interest Inventory & Parent Input Form

• Vocational IEP Goal Ideas Bank: 40+ postsecondary goal stems and about 50 annual objectives

• Secondary Transition FAQs for IEP Teams

Made by Jeremy D. Gooch, special education teacher and transition coordinator. Drafting and layout had AI assistance; every page was checked by me.