Transition in special education refers to providing students with work experiences and skills training while in high school to help them transition into paid employment or college after graduation. The document discusses two transition programs - JOBS2 and TEP - that help special education students from Bremen High School attend vocational classes and college courses at South Suburban College to gain job skills through hands-on training, volunteer work, and classes to prepare them for employment or further education after high school. It highlights successes of the programs in helping students attend college and find work.