Learning expectations define the topics all youth in transition in Minnesota should explore as a part of consistent high-quality transition planning. Exploration of these topics helps students to develop the knowledge, skills and supports they need to prepare for and live the life they want in adulthood.
To support a youth's learning and development within each topic, four learning stages have been defined: awareness, exploration, preparation and implementation. Youth, their families and their support team can use these learning stages to identify and assess a youth's progress toward their goals. Look for defined learning stages for each topic in the Support youth section of this toolkit.
The Framework’s learning topics are organized into four categories:
1. My best life
2. In(ter)dependent living
3. Employment
4. Postsecondary education and training
Note: Each learning topic aligns with a specific Pre-Employment Transition Service (Pre-ETS).
Organized by the four learning topic categories, the Support youth section of this toolkit has information, resources and tools professionals can use with youth to support them in moving through the learning stages and meeting the learning expectations as they relate to each youth’s goals and dreams.
Check out resources and tools to support a youth's learning and development around: