Our Purpose
The Transition Collaborative aims to improve transition planning and outcomes for students with disabilities who qualify for services offered by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), and would give all school districts the opportunity to participate.
Supporting Students with Disabilities as they Transition after Graduation
This work has three main goals:
- To review and recommend existing resources for school districts to improve transition planning for all students with disabilities in Washington State
- To minimize gaps in transition services from school to post-school life for students with disabilities
- To develop recommendations to support students with disabilities and their families, stakeholders, and service providers in successfully navigating the transition process in Washington State
Upcoming Events
Association of County Human Services Listening Session
Mar 23, 2026 - 1:00 PM
Contact the Washington State Rehabilitation Council for details: shelby.satko@dshs.wa.gov
Contact the Washington State Rehabilitation Council for details: shelby.satko@dshs.wa.gov
Community Listening Session for Students, Family Members and Advocates
April 22nd - 6:00 PM
See flyer for details.
Community Listening Session FlyerSee flyer for details.
Educator Listening Session
April 23, 2026 - 3:30 PM
See flyer for details.
Educator Listening Session FlyerSee flyer for details.
Community Rehabilitation Providers Listening Session
April 29, 2026 - 1:00 PM
Contact the Washington State Rehabilitation Council for details: shelby.satko@dshs.wa.gov
Contact the Washington State Rehabilitation Council for details: shelby.satko@dshs.wa.gov
Historical Information
2024
- May 2024 - Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5253: E2SSB 5253 directing both the extension to 22 for Special Education eligibility and the submission of an updated report on transition services to the legislature due October 2026.
2022
- April 2022 - Senate Bill 5790 (SB5790) (external website) passed with four areas of focus: Statewide School to Work, Data Share agreement, Statewide Transition Council & Regional Interagency Transition Networks, and System Navigation Supports
- November 2022 – Transition Collaborative Updates & Next Steps
2020
- Transition Collaborative Summative Report (external website)
- January 2020 – Informational webinar to share updates (PDF file)
- September 2020 – Transition Collaborative Live Q&A session (PDF File)
2018
- Provisos in the 2018 and 2020 Supplemental Operating Budgets require the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), in collaboration with the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), to develop an implementation plan for building statewide capacity among school districts to improve transition planning activities for students likely to become eligible for services from DDA.
