Secondary special education • Transition

Real skills.
Meaningful next steps.

Practical resources to help teens and young adults explore work, share their goals, and prepare for life after high school.

For teachers

Find practical teaching resources for learners ages 14–22.

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For families

Find your state’s toolkit for organizing disability supports, contacts and next steps.

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Created by a high school special education teacher • Age-respectful learning • Practical classroom connections
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The Texas Family Series

A place for the paperwork.
A plan for the next step.

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Texas Family Support & Transition Organizer

For Texas families bringing service contacts, school and adult-service planning, important records, and follow-up steps together in one practical binder.

  • A coordinated white binder with five sturdy tabbed sections
  • Guidance, completed fictional examples, and full-size working forms
  • A compact, double-sided interior planned on 55 sheets, leaving room for your family’s papers
  • Ten clear document sleeves for notices and supporting records

$89 + $15.95 U.S. shipping · $104.95 total.
Assembled to order. Ships within 2–3 weeks of purchase; transit time is additional.

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The resource shelf

Choose the support
your students need next.

Explore these featured resources. Teaching resources link to TPT. Digital family toolkits for all 50 states are available here for $26 each. The assembled Texas organizer is a separate physical product. Review each listing for contents and delivery details.

34 featured resources

Family support, organized by state.

All 50 state editions in one searchable collection. State-specific guides, printable and fillable planning tools, and quick references. $26 per state kit.

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Complete direct-sale kit • Washington

Washington Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

DSHS Developmental Disabilities Community Services (DDCS). DDCS home and community-based waivers and Community First Choice. Includes state-specific school transition, adult decision support, contacts and escalation routes.

Five PDFs · 108 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • Tennessee

Tennessee Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

Department of Disability and Aging (DDA). Employment and Community First CHOICES (ECF CHOICES), with separate Katie Beckett and other program routes. Includes state-specific school transition, adult decision support, contacts and escalation routes.

Five PDFs · 108 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • Indiana

Indiana Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

FSSA Division of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services, Bureau of Disabilities Services (BDS). Family Supports Waiver (FSW) and Community Integration and Habilitation (CIH) Waiver. Includes state-specific school transition, adult decision support, contacts and escalation routes.

Five PDFs · 108 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • Missouri

Missouri Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

Department of Mental Health, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). Comprehensive, Community Support, Partnership for Hope and MOCDD waivers. Includes state-specific school transition, adult decision support, contacts and escalation routes.

Five PDFs · 107 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • Maryland

Maryland Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

Maryland Department of Health Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). Family Supports, Community Supports and Community Pathways waivers. Includes state-specific school transition, adult decision support, contacts and escalation routes.

Five PDFs · 108 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • Wisconsin

Wisconsin Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

local aging and disability resource center (ADRC) or Tribal aging and disability resource specialist (ADRS). adult Family Care or IRIS, with separate children’s CLTS and Katie Beckett Medicaid routes. Includes state-specific school transition, adult decision support, contacts and escalation routes.

Five PDFs · 108 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • Colorado

Colorado Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

HCPF-designated Case Management Agency (CMA) for the home county. HCBS-DD, Supported Living Services (SLS), Children’s Extensive Support (CES) and other need-specific waivers. Includes state-specific school transition, adult decision support, contacts and escalation routes.

Five PDFs · 107 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • Minnesota

Minnesota Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

county or Tribal lead agency using MnCHOICES. DD, CADI, BI or CAC waivers and separate Community First Services and Supports (CFSS). Includes state-specific school transition, adult decision support, contacts and escalation routes.

Five PDFs · 107 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • South Carolina

South Carolina Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD). Intellectual Disability/Related Disabilities (ID/RD), Community Supports and other eligibility-specific waivers. Includes state-specific school transition, adult decision support, contacts and escalation routes.

Five PDFs · 108 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • Alabama

Alabama Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), Division of Developmental Disabilities. Intellectual Disabilities (ID), Living at Home (LAH) and Community Waiver Program (CWP). Includes state-specific school transition, adult decision support, contacts and escalation routes.

Five PDFs · 107 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • Georgia

Georgia Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

DBHDD regional intake, NOW and COMP waiver planning, Medicaid, GVRA, school transition, county probate court decision-support resources, and separate escalation routes.

Five PDFs · 113 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • North Carolina

North Carolina Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

LME/MCO intake, Innovations waiver and waiting-list navigation, Tailored Plans, NC Medicaid, EIPD, school transition, and clerk of superior court guardianship resources.

Five PDFs · 110 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • Michigan

Michigan Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

CMHSP and PIHP entry, Medicaid and waiver planning, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, school transition and extended eligibility, and probate court decision-support resources.

Five PDFs · 110 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • Virginia

Virginia Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

Community Services Board intake, DD waiver screening and waiting-list priorities, Medicaid, DARS, school transition, circuit court guardianship, and guardian training requirements.

Five PDFs · 111 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • Arizona

Arizona Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

DDD eligibility, AHCCCS and ALTCS applications, support coordination, vocational rehabilitation, school transition, superior court decision-support resources, and appeals.

Five PDFs · 109 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

County MH/ID registration, ODP supports coordination, PUNS, ISP planning, participant direction, Medical Assistance, OVR, school transition and Orphans’ Court guardianship resources.

Five PDFs · 109 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • Illinois

Illinois Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

ISC and PUNS, DD Home-Based Services versus DRS Home Services Program, Medicaid applications, transition at 14½, rehabilitation, school exit and probate-court guardianship resources.

Five PDFs · 109 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • Ohio

Ohio Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

County-board intake, eligibility and waiting-list assessments, SSA/ISP planning, Ohio Medicaid, OOD employment services, transition at 14 and county probate-court guardianship resources.

Five PDFs · 109 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • Massachusetts

Massachusetts Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

DDS eligibility and ISP planning, MassHealth and CommonHealth, PCA services, MassAbility, transition at 14, Chapter 688, PRS/BSEA and Probate and Family Court resources.

Five PDFs · 110 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • New Jersey

New Jersey Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

DDD application and eligibility, NJCAT, support coordination, Supports Program versus Community Care Program, NJ FamilyCare, DVRS, Child Study Teams and county Surrogate guardianship routing.

Five PDFs · 111 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • California

California Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

Five PDFs · 113 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • New York

New York Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

Five PDFs · 114 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Complete direct-sale kit • Florida

Florida Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

Five PDFs · 113 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

See the complete kit — $26 →
Complete direct-sale kit • Texas

Texas Family Support & Transition Complete Kit

Five PDFs · 103 total pages · $26. State guide, one printable and fillable workbook with 42 planning forms, quick reference, completed fictional examples, and dated sources.

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Move from planning to practice

Transition activities
& evidence sheets

Choose an activity, plan the supports, and document student participation and performance. Selected activities may need local information or materials.

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Partner with families • Texas

Planning ahead
after high school

Help Texas families organize transition questions, service requests, meeting preparation, and practical next steps.

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Start with the need

You don’t have to plan everything at once.

“We need a direction.”

Start with career interests and work preferences. Use student responses as a starting point for exploring possibilities.

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“A meeting is coming up.”

Gather input before the meeting and help students prepare what they want to share.

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“We have a goal. Now what?”

Choose a related transition activity, identify supports, and record what the student does.

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Useful ideas for your next lesson

Start with something you can teach today.

Nationwide consulting • Parents, caregivers & educators

Your questions.
A practical action plan.

Personalized educational planning and resource navigation, wherever you live in the United States.

$65 / 30-minute session + personalized written action plan

Start by email →

Email Lifeafterbells@gmail.com before booking so there is time to prepare. Keep the initial email to a brief overview; do not include Social Security numbers or complete medical or school records.

Support can include planning for life after high school, self-advocacy, employment goals, independent living, and finding the right school or agency contacts in your state.

Already emailed and ready to schedule?

After your initial email and preparation, arrange a consultation time, then reserve your 30-minute Google Meet appointment and pay $65 using the same email address.

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Booking and payment are separate steps, matched by email. Already paid for this session? You do not need to pay again.

Life After the Bell Learning Co. is an independent business, separate from school district services. Consulting provides educational planning and resource navigation support. School teams and agencies determine eligibility and services.

Life After the Bell Learning Co.

Built around
life beyond
the classroom.

Meet the educator behind the resources

Practical support from an experienced special educator.

I hold a master’s degree in secondary education with a focus in special education and have years of transition planning experience. I created Life After the Bell Learning Co. to help teachers and families turn big questions about life after high school into practical next steps.

My resources focus on employment, money management, independent living, self-advocacy, and postsecondary planning. The goal is clear instruction and realistic practice that respects students’ ages, interests, and support needs.

What to expect from a consultation

Consulting is available nationwide. Start by email so I can review your situation and research your state’s resources before we meet. Our 30-minute session gathers information and clarifies your priorities; afterward, I email a personalized written action plan.

Sessions are $65 and held through Google Meet. Your fee includes one personalized written action plan sent by email after the session. This is independent educational support; school teams and agencies make their own service and eligibility decisions.

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Where do I purchase the resources?

Use a featured-resource link above to visit its Teachers Pay Teachers listing. Those purchases and downloads are handled through TPT. Find all 50 state editions in our state toolkit collection. Each $26 digital toolkit includes five PDFs. Website purchases provide a private download page after successful payment; the toolkits are also available in our Etsy shop.

Which resource should I choose first?

Choose the resource that matches your immediate need: career exploration, meeting participation, transition activities, or family planning in your state. Review the TPT preview to judge the fit for your students.

Are all resources specific to Texas?

Each state toolkit is specific to its named state. Consulting is available nationwide. Review each resource listing for its intended audience and contents.