In the context of transition planning, which information is typically collected?

• A. Interests, strengths, and needs to inform postsecondary goals and supports.
• B. Only current grades.
• C. Health status and medical history.
• D. Disciplinary actions.

Answer: (A)

Transition planning centers on preparing for life after high school by identifying what the student wants to do and what they will need to get there. The information gathered about interests, strengths, and needs directly shapes realistic postsecondary goals and the supports or services required to reach them. While current grades show how well a student is doing now, they don’t alone establish future plans or the necessary supports. Health status and medical history matter for accommodations and safety considerations, but they aren’t the primary data used to set postsecondary outcomes. Disciplinary history relates to behavior at school, not the main content of transition goals and supports. So, collecting interests, strengths, and needs is what most effectively informs the postsecondary plan.