Transition Program
While preparing children for adulthood is a focus for everyone at CTC, students are officially eligible for transition services at age 14. Transition services are coordinated activities designed to help students move successfully from high school to college, vocational training, continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, community participation, and employment, including supported employment. Students participate in job sampling, shadowing, and internships based on their strengths and passions to increase awareness of potential careers. Students who wish to move on to higher education also receive support to identify colleges that will accommodate their needs.
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Job Sampling Job sampling is an initiative for students to connect the classroom to careers and engage students in the world of work. The length of the job sample experience varies but typically is composed of half-day visits to a job site. Sites may include private, non-profit, or government sector, where students shadow employees and participate in workplace activities. The benefits of job sampling:
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Internship Program
The internship program provides eligible students the opportunity to utilize their last year of high school to gain purposeful experiences that will help them get on track to their futures. Specifically, the program allows high school seniors who have completed their graduation requirements and passed the high school proficiency assessment (HSPA) to intern with local companies, serve as a teacher’s assistant, volunteer time in approved community... |
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Structured Learning Experience
The SLE Coordinator analyzes job sites with regard to safety, appropriateness of the site for the student, and activities the student will perform. The coordinator is also involved in the following: Modeling and mentoring students at a work site Writing training plans Assessing student progress |
Life Skills The aim of the life skills program is to enable students to acquire skills within the school setting in an effort to meet everyday needs and help students transfer these skills into community settings. Activities Include:
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Special Needs Doing Good Deeds Special Needs Doing Good Deeds is a new and exciting addition to the Transition Department. SNDGD, inspired by CTC parent Lori Lombardo, is built on the idea that instead of always receiving help, students with special needs have a lot to offer as well. By tapping into student interests, transition becomes a meaningful way for students to get the same satisfaction we all feel as we help others. Much of our in-house transition time will be spent making products that can be delivered to the elderly, hospitals, police departments, etc. |
