IDEA Part B Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes and Post-School Outcome Survey
Indicator 14: Post-School Outcomes (Results indicator): Post-school outcomes: Percent of youth who are no longer in secondary school, had IEPs in effect at the time they left school, and were:
- Enrolled in higher education within one year of leaving high school.
- Enrolled in higher education or competitively employed within one year of leaving high school.
- Enrolled in higher education or in some other postsecondary education or training program; or competitively employed or in some other employment within one year of leaving high school. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1416(a)(3)(B))
Timeline for CT Post-School Outcome Survey (PSOS)
| May-June |
June |
August-September | September |
| Reminder Postcard sent to exiters | PSOS Window Opens Exiters will be sent letter and survey link |
A sampling of non-responders will be contacted by phone to complete the survey | PSOS Window Closes |
CSDE Documents/Forms
Resources for the CT Post-School Outcome Survey (PSOS)
- PSOS Reminder Postcard (pdf)
- PSOS Sample Letter (pdf)
- PSOS Survey (pdf)
- PSOS Informational Video
- PSOS Companion Document/Resource List
- PSOS Flyer for LEA’s to use during Exit PPT
Results from Previous CT Post-School Outcome Survey
- 2019 CT Post-School Outcomes Survey (PSOS), 2017-2018 School Year Exiters of Special Education Services, Final Report (March 2020)
- 2019 CT PSOS Infographic (June 2020)
Indicators 14: Post-School Outcomes and PSOS Contact
Alycia M. Trakas
Education Consultant
Bureau of Special Education
P.O. Box 2219
Hartford, CT 06145-2219
Phone: 860-713-6932
Alycia.Trakas@ct.gov