Episode 101: Transition Challenges in Special Education
From IRSD Spotlight by IRSD Spotlight
May 4, 2026 · 19 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the unique challenges faced by special education students during grade transitions.
Transitioning from one grade level to the next is a part of every student’s educational journey. But while many students handle this time-honored tradition with minimal disruption, it can present a unique set of challenges for special education students, especially when those students are transitioning from elementary to middle school, or middle school to high school.
Topics covered
- special education
- transition challenges
- grade level transition
- middle school
- high school
Keywords
- special education
- transition challenges
- elementary to middle school
- middle school to high school
- educational journey
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