IDEA vs KARs Comparison

IDEA vs KARs Comparison

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IDEA

KARs

Transition Services

Age of Initation

Student Involvement

Transition Goals and Services

Coordination with Outside Agencies

Family Engagement

Documentation and Accountability

#1 Plan from highschool to facilitate their movement from school to college, employment, and independent living.

#7 mandate career assessments and criteria for CTE pathways to align with the state's emphasis on workforce readiness.

#8Requirements: Document transition services, goals, progress, Aim for postsecondary objectives.

#2 Students must be involved in meetings and student voice actively sought

#9 Encourages School-Agency Coordination, Supports student transition goals, No mandated agency attendance.

#3 Importance in Transition Planning • Stresses family involvement. • Ensures informed, active participation.

#10 Student must be involved - based on the student’s strengths, preferences, and interests

#4 Services that support post-school goals that may include state specific components

#11 Regulations: State-specific documentation requirements. Accountability measures. • Ensures compliance and quality.

#5 IEP should include measurable postsecondary goals, age-appropriate transition assessments, and transition services

#12 By age 14/8th grade (whichever comes first) or earlier if determined by IEP team

#6 Transition Planning Regulations • Emphasizes school resources and training for families, Promotes culturally relevant communication methods.

#13 Emphasize coordination with community agencies, Recommend written agreements for comprehensive student support.

#14 By 16 years old, some states by choose earlier

IDEA

#5

KARs

#7

IDEA

#9

KARs

#13

IDEA

#8

KARs

#11

IDEA

#3

KARs

#6

IDEA

#10

KARs

#2

IDEA

#1

KARs

#4

IDEA

#14

KARs

#12