IDEA vs KARs Comparison

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

#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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#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

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

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

Documentation and Accountability

Family Engagement

Coordination with Outside Agencies

Transition Goals and Services

Student Involvement

Age of Initation

Transition Services

IDEA vs KARs Comparison

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IDEA

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KARs

#7

IDEA

#5

KARs

#13

IDEA

#9

KARs

#11

IDEA

#8

KARs

#6

IDEA

#3

KARs

#2

IDEA

#10

KARs

#4

IDEA

#1

KARs

#12

IDEA

#14