State Requirement

One reason for completing the Summary of Performance is that it’s a state requirement. The Washington Administrative Code states that for any student who is graduating or exiting special education due to exceeding age eligibility, the school district must provide the student with a summary of the student’s academic achievement and functional performance, including recommendations on how to assist the student in meeting their postsecondary goals.

(WAC 392-172A-03030, Evaluations before change in eligibility)

Student Tool

In addition to state compliance, the summary is a valuable tool for assisting students in their transition from high school to higher education, training, and/or employment.

The information provided in the summary can help students establish eligibility for reasonable accommodations in their next environment such as work, school, or independent living.

They can take the summary document with them to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), a vendor, or employer, and it can serve as a script to help them communicate their needs.

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