Transition Assessment
A Comprehensive Transition Assessment is a key step in creating a meaningful plan for life after high school. It helps students, families, and school teams understand a student’s strengths, interests, preferences, and support needs across key areas of daily living, including education, employment, and community life.
At Inclusive Pathways, our assessments are personalized, practical, and person-centered, never one-size-fits-all.
Partnering to Plan the Path Forward
Our Approach
At Inclusive Pathways, our approach combines interviews, observations, and both standardized and informal tools to create a clear picture of each student’s readiness for adult life. Our team collaborates with families, schools, and outside providers to interpret results, ensuring that recommendations are specific, realistic, and actionable.
Our process includes (but is not limited to):
Student and family interviews
Exploring interests, goals, and support needs.Skill assessments
Identifying current strengths in daily living, learning, and work readiness.Career exploration
Matching interests and skills with potential career paths.Comprehensive summary report
A written plan that connects assessment results to measurable postsecondary goals.
Why It Matters
Transition assessment is more than testing; it’s about helping young people imagine what’s possible and plan how to get there.
Our reports help schools meet IDEA requirements while giving families and teams a roadmap for success beyond graduation.
Meet the Evaluator
Nicholas Lucatino, M.S., BCBA, LBA-CT
Founder & Executive Director, Inclusive Pathways Project
Nick Lucatino is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Special Educator with extensive knowledge in transition planning and collaborative assessment practices. He earned his Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Northeastern University and his Bachelor’s degree in Comprehensive Special Education from Southern Connecticut State University.
Throughout his career, Nick has designed and led innovative transition programs that bridge school, home, and community settings. As the Founder and Executive Director of the Inclusive Pathways Project, he brings together educators, clinicians, and families to create person-centered plans that prepare young people for meaningful adult lives. His approach integrates behavioral science with practical, student-driven assessment methods that help identify strengths, support needs, and growth opportunities.
Nick has served as a Transition Coordinator, Special Education Teacher, and BCBA Clinical Supervisor, and has collaborated on national research exploring self-determination and post-school success for students with disabilities. He is a strong advocate for inclusive, evidence-based transition practices that turn data into direction and insight into action.