Illinois School-to-Work Transition Guide

The Illinois School-to-Work Transition Guide is a comprehensive resource for transition-age students and their families as they plan for the transition from school to adult life. This user-friendly guide provides clear, up-to-date information about the transition process with a focus on the transition from school to work. The guide is designed to be a key resource for Illinois students, parents/guardians, teachers, school administrators, guidance and vocational rehabilitation counselors, and other school-based and adult services providers.

The guide includes information specific to Illinois for the school-to-work (STW) transition, such as:

• Key individuals and their roles and responsibilities
• Important steps and stages in the STW transition process
• Key terms and definitions
• Legal aspects
• Helpful guidelines and resources