The Transition School to Work (TSW)  program focuses on the provision of vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to eligible and potentially eligible high school students with disabilities who are interested in employment after leaving high school. The goal is a smooth, seamless transition from high school to post-high school career development and/or employment.

Planning for eligible students should mirror the regular transition process. In Tennessee, planning for transition begins at age 14. We refer to this period as the preparation phase – getting the student ready to benefit from services. Consultation should intensify as the eligible student moves further along the school path. Services for eligible students could be added to the transition page of the IEP at 16 years of age.