(1) Transition services means a coordinated set of activities for a student eligible for special education services that:

(a) Is designed to be within a results-oriented process, that is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the student to facilitate his or her movement from school to post-school activities, including postsecondary education, vocational education, integrated employment, supported employment, continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation;

(b) Is based on the individual student's needs, taking into account the student's strengths, preferences, and interests; and includes:

(i) Instruction;

(ii) Related services;

(iii) Community experiences;

(iv) The development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives; and

(v) If appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and provision of a functional vocational evaluation.

(2) Transition services for students eligible for special education services may be special education services, if provided as specially designed instruction, or a related service, if required to assist a student eligible for special education services to benefit from special education services.