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Transition Programs
Mission Statement
The mission of the Student Support Services, Transition Programs are to assist students as they prepare for the transition to their postsecondary adult lives. The Transition Programs create opportunities for students to envision the potential for postsecondary education, meaningful employment, and community involvement. The outcome for students is to become independent and productive members of society.
Transition Programs
The Transition Programs is a division of Student Support Services, which provides services to transition age (14+) high school students with disabilities. The Transition Programs staff facilitates three programs: Job Training, Job Development and Work Experience. The Transition Programs Handbook describes the programs in detail and contains the requisite forms for each. In addition, all forms are located at the Continuous Systems Improvement (CSI) website. The Transition Programs also offers a Transition Resource Library, age-appropriate transition inventories, and a self-determination curriculum.
The Transition Program Consultants provide training and professional development to teachers to meet the needs and postsecondary goals of students transitioning to adult life after high school. In addition, the Transition Programs Consultants collaborate with community agencies and adult service providers to facilitate the transition planning process in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students, teachers and families.
Programs
Job Development
Job Development is an individualized program providing support to high school juniors/seniors with the employment process. The Job Development Program assists students in their transition from school to work and to adult life.
The Job Development Program works in collaboration with local businesses and stakeholders in the community to provide students with appropriate employment opportunities. Volunteer placements and internships are also options through the Job Development Program. In addition, the Job Developer can facilitate linkages to outside agencies and service providers.
Job Development – Internship Program: The internship Program is a career exploration experience. It is uniquely designed to place students in an extended classroom out in the community with our local businesses. The students will be working closely with a professional in the career field of their choice. The Internship Program is a class for credit. Students can earn 0.5 credit (one half) per semester. Requirements include a minimum of 43 hours per semester working with a professional at the employer site. For more information, please contact Laura DuPree @ 333-6175 or by email at ldupree@washoe.k12.nv.us.
Job Training
The Job Training Program provides non-paid vocational training placements for high school students with disabilities. Sites are established at businesses throughout the community near area high schools. Job Training is most appropriate for students unable to seek competitive employment without support(s).
The Job Training experience allows students to learn and practice basic employability skills in real-world settings. School personnel supervise and assist the students at the job site. The Transition Programs staff monitors and evaluates all aspects of the Job Training placement. For more information, please call @ 333-6175.
Work Experience
The Special Education Work Experience Program allows high school students with disabilities to receive elective credit for employment or authorized volunteer/community service. Work Experience credit does not replace or supplement standard class credit. A student earns credit by being employed. A half credit (0.5) is earned for every 60 hours worked. The maximum credit per semester is 3.0 = 360 hours worked. The IEP team determines the amount of credit(s) the student can earn. For more information, please contact Claudine Chaump @ 333-6175 or by email at cchaump@washoe.k12.nv.us.
Videos
- Job Readiness Summer Camp video
- NDE Transition Training Modules video
- Postsecondary Goals video
- Job Development Introduction 2012
- Job Development Internships 2012
Resources
- NDE IEP Example - Ann Alexander
- NDE Guidelines - IEP
- NDE Special Education Monitoring Record Review Guidelines
- Indicator 13 Checklist
- Measurable Postsecondary Goals Power Point
- Coordinated Set of Activities-Examples
- Age of Majority Form
- Transition Planning - Useful Websites
- TMCC Registration Timeline / Transition to College
- UNR Registration Timeline / Transition to College
- Sierra Regional Center
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Manuals
- 2011-2012 Transition Programs Handbook and Resource Guide
- Transition Planning and You (Pocket Guide)
- Now that you are 18 (A Survival Guide)
Contact Information
Transition Programs
Shopper's Square Mall
219 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
Ph. (775) 333-6175
Fax (775) 333-6177
transitionprograms@washoeschools.net
Transition Programs Staff
Mary Nelson | Claudine Chaump Work Experience Secretary cchaump@washoeschools.net |
| Mary Hardin Program Consultant mhardin@washoeschools.net | Laura DuPree Job Developer ldupree@washoeschools.net |
Kelli Blincoe |
