Adult Life Goals
Age-Appropriate Transition Assessment Planning GuideIntroductionAdult Life GoalsViewpoints for Adult Life GoalsThe Youth's ViewpointGuided ConversationRemember for Section 5 GoalsPerson-Centered PlanningCareer Development ViewpointExample of Career DiscussionGather Existing Information About the YouthWhat are the Youth's Plans?Collective Team Knowledge ViewpointKey TakeawaysCase Study: JessicaTools for Developing Adult Life GoalsYouth ProfileThe Right FitUnanswered QuestionsTransition Assessment Plan DevelopmentCase StudiesTools and Resources
Question One: Adult Life Goals
What are the Youth's Plans?
Video: Adult Life Goals
The process ‘begins with the end in mind’. Adult Life Goals are the very beginning of planning for transition assessment. Once we know the youth’s goals, we can choose individualized assessments to give us information about the student and the skills and education needed for their adult life goal. This will lead us to find additional training, services, or experiences they may need to improve those skills. So, begin with the end in mind by recording what you know about ‘where the youth is going’… even if it is only a vague idea currently.
