(a) “Transition services” means a coordinated set of activities for a child with a disability that:

1. (1) Is designed to be within a results-oriented process that is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the child with a disability to facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities, including:

   1. (A) Postsecondary education;
   2. (B) Vocational education;
   3. (C) Integrated employment (including supported employment);
   4. (D) Continuing and adult education;
   5. (E) Adult services;
   6. (F) Independent living; or
   7. (G) Community participation;

2. (2) Is based on the individual child’s needs, taking into account the child’s:

   1. (A) Strengths;
   2. (B) Preferences; and
   3. (C) Interests; and

3. (3) Includes:

   1. (A) Instruction;
   2. (B) Related services;
   3. (C) Community experiences;
   4. (D) The development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives; and
   5. (E) If appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and provision of a functional vocational evaluation.

(b) Transition services for children with disabilities may be:

1. (1) Special education, if provided as specially designed instruction; or
2. (2) A related service, if required to assist a child with a disability to benefit from special education.