Transition planning begins during the teen years and becomes part of the IEP between the ages of 14 - 16. Does the process work? Are we focusing on the right areas? Mary Susan McConnell, Ed.D, shares results and implications of her research which aimed to answer 3 key questions: 1) Actual Post Secondary IDEA Outcomes 2) Identifying the Most Significant Challenges Upon Leaving the System 3) Parental Input on the Effectiveness of Transition Teams and Suggestions for Improvement   Find Mary Susan on her website, Facebook, and Instagram as Mary Susan McConnell. Find Mary Susan's podcast by searching Mama Bear Podcast. It is the show with the Grizzly Bear. Find Kim on Instagram as Journey2Lomah Related LOMAH Podcast Episodes: Episodes 86 - 97: Transition Planning Series Episode 69: Self Determination with Complex Communication Needs Episode 49: Person Centered Planning Episode 31: Transition Planning to Guide IEP Goals Episode 30: Legal Rights After 18 Episode 25: Think College Episodes 22 & 23: Housing - 4 Things to Start Doing Now with the Autism Housing Network Episode 21: The Family Home & ADU Housing Model Episode 18: Housing: 5 Takeaways