Transition is a topic that is most often addressed when students are in middle school
preparing for the transition to high school and what our students will do when
they are no longer our students. However, as most teachers and parents know,
significant transitions occur throughout the school years. In my experience of
an educator, this topic is one that although extremely important is sometimes
neglected. In some cases, the focus on transition may fall into the category of
“too little, too late.” Our discussion of transition issues will focus
primarily on what transition means to students and families. We’ll also talk
about how every teacher, regardless of level can help to facilitate transition.