Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP)

What is the PTP?
The PTP is a part of the IEP which focuses on transition. A PTP is written with the IEP team, which includes the student, when a student is 13 turning 14 during the timeframe of their IEP. There are 8 components to the PTP. They include:
- Student Invite
- Age Appropriate Transition Assessment
- Measurable Postsecondary Goals
- Annual Goals
- Transition Services/Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
- Outside Agencies
- Course of Study
- Age of Majority
More support for the PTP
DPI and the TIG have also created an online app, WiTransition, which can be found at www.witransition.com. This app mirrors the PTP while providing a student friendly way to incorporate the student and family voice in the transition planning process.
Online PTP Course
The TIG, in collaboration with UW-Whitewater, has created an online PTP course to better familiarize educators with creating evidence-based and compliant Postsecondary Transition Plans for their students. The course is free and open to all. To access the course, please click the button below.

Support for academic career planning
The DPI promotes the objective of educational services for all students as preparation for College, Career and Community readiness. Academic Career Planning (ACP) is a requirement of educational services for all students in grades 6-12. The PTP and ACP compliment the transition process when used together to write measurable goals with the student.
The Transition Improvement Grant has created a resource PTP LiveBinder to assist in the Postsecondary Transition Planning process. The LiveBinder can be accessed at this link. This Livebinder resource includes materials pertaining to the following transition areas:
- Transition Improvement Grant and Team
- Wisconsin Self-Advocacy Suite
- PTP Resources
- Academic Career Planning
- Indicator 14
- Transition Planning Videos
- Transition Planning Resources
- Transition Partners
- WIOA
Key Resources For Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP)
This Excel spreadsheet provides the extensive list of Career Clusters for Indicator 13.
PTP: Career Clusters and PathwaysThis chart mirrors the WI Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) Application in the Measurable Employment Goal step. It lists each Career Cluster and the Pathways included…
PTP: Tips and TricksThis TIP sheets gives helpful advice and links for PTP resources. Check out what's new!
Effective Practice: Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP)This is a sample PTP using Effective Practice.
Guía para padres del Plan de Transición Post-secundaria (PTP) – Parent/Youth PTP Guide—SPANISH versionTranslated into Spanish, this guide is to inform parents and youth of the new Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP). It describes the new PTP application, how…
Learn More Buttons: Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) ContentThe Learn More buttons within most steps of the Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) are intended to give an overview of compliance and requirements for that…
Parent/Youth PTP GuideThis guide is to inform parents and youth of the new Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP). It describes the new PTP application, how parents and youth…
Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) Other Statement Use – Guidance on Compliant UseThis documents include tips when reviewing PTPs for compliance.
Sample PTP – 17 Year Old Developmental Delay – HollyHere is a sample PTP for a 17 year old student with developmental delays.
Sample PTP – 20 Year Old Entrepreneur – TannerHere is a sample PTP for a 20 year old student wanting to open his own business.
Sample PTP – College Bound Student – JoseThis is a sample Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) for a student who is college bound.
Sample PTP – High School – LadishaThis is a sample of a best practice PTP for a high school student.
Sample PTP – High School – SallyThis is a good example of a high school PTP.
Sample PTP – High School Significant Disabilities- NathanHere is a Sample PTP for a high school student with significant disabilities.
Sample PTP – Homebound Student – MeganHere is a sample PTP for a 15 year old homebound student.
Sample PTP – Middle School – CarlosThis is a best practice Middle School sample PTP for educators to view
Sample PTP – Middle School – LadishaThis is a best practice Middle School sample PTP for educators to view.
Sample PTP – Middle School – SallyThis is a best practice sample Middle School PTP for schools to review.
Servicios de Transición – Transition Services Outlined in the PTP – SpanishHay 6 componentes básicos para los Servicios de Transición / Pre-ETS según lo estipulado por la ley de WIOA. A continuación encontrará más información para…
The Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) Middle School GuideThis Guide has amazing resources, ideas and samples to build the best practice Middle School PTP. It gives pointers on Engagement, Transition Assessment, and Goals.
Tips for Using Career Clusters in the PTPThe Transition Improvement Grant has put together a tip sheet to assist specifically with utilizing Wisconsin Career Pathways and the Career Clusters within your PTP…
Transition Services Outlined in the PTPThere are 6 basic components to the Transition Services/Pre-ETS as outlined by WIOA law. This document breaks each component down and provides descriptions for educators.