Rachel PayneThis blog covers the shift from IEP protections to the adult services world — post-secondary options, employment pathways, independent living, VR/APD, and guardianship decisions.
Rachel PayneNavigating the leap from middle school to high school is about more than a new building—it's about setting the trajectory for your child's future. This guide walks Florida families of students with disabilities through graduation pathways, IEP transition planning starting at age 14, building self-advocacy skills year by year, critical legal decisions at age 18, and the state-specific resources that can make all the difference. Whether your child is in 7th grade or 12th, it's never too early—or too late—to start building an intentional path forward.
Rachel PayneOne teacher, one classroom, one routine — that's what your child knows. Middle school replaces all of it overnight. For students with disabilities, this leap requires more than a new backpack and a good attitude. This post covers when to start planning, what to ask at the transition IEP meeting, which accommodations matter most in a middle school environment, and how to build the skills at home that make those first weeks less overwhelming.
