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.

WiTransition App

Introduction to the Postsecondary Transition Plan course

The Introduction to the Postsecondary Transition Plan course is a new opportunity this year. This course is an introduction to the postsecondary transition plan to assist in building the capacity to create effective transition plans with students with IEPs. The course includes the procedural requirements of the PTP, an overview of culturally responsive and best practices and resources, and shortcuts to increase efficiency within the PTP. The estimated time for this course is 2-2.5 hours.

INTRODUCTION TO THE PTP COURSE

Online PTP Course

To gain a greater in-depth understanding of transition planning, please consider enrolling in the no-cost Postsecondary Transition Plan course. This course is hosted on UW-Whitewater’s platform and was created by TIG staff. After completion of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills to develop not only a compliant Postsecondary Transition Plan, but a best practice plan for students with IEPs to assist them in planning for their future after high school. The estimated time for this course is 8-10 hours.

PTP ONLINE COURSE

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)

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PTP Master Career Clusters List

This Excel spreadsheet provides the extensive list of Career Clusters for Indicator 13.

PTP: Career Clusters and Pathways

This 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

This 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 version

Translated into Spanish, this guide is to inform parents and youth of the new Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP). It describes the new PTP application, how…

A Family’s Guide to the PTP

This 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 Use

This documents include tips when reviewing PTPs for compliance.

Sample PTP – 17 Year Old Developmental Delay – Holly

Here is a sample PTP for a 17 year old student with developmental delays.

Sample PTP – 20 Year Old Entrepreneur – Tanner

Here is a sample PTP for a 20 year old student wanting to open his own business.

Sample PTP – College Bound Student – Jose

This is a sample Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP) for a student who is college bound.

Sample PTP – High School – Ladisha

This is a sample of a best practice PTP for a high school student.

Sample PTP – High School – Sally

This is a good example of a high school PTP.

Sample PTP – High School Significant Disabilities- Nathan

Here is a Sample PTP for a high school student with significant disabilities.

Sample PTP – Homebound Student – Megan

Here is a sample PTP for a 15 year old homebound student.

Sample PTP – Middle School – Carlos

This is a best practice Middle School sample PTP for educators to view

Sample PTP – Middle School – Ladisha

This is a best practice Middle School sample PTP for educators to view.

Sample PTP – Middle School – Sally

This is a best practice sample Middle School PTP for schools to review.

Servicios de Transición – Transition Services Outlined in the PTP – Spanish

Hay 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 Guide

This 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 PTP

The 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 PTP

There 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.