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Silver Falls School District Community Transition Program

Together with families and the community, we support students as they launch into adulthood.

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The Community Transition Program supports adult living skills in a variety of settings including training and coordination with outside community agencies. From cooking and money management to assistance with community college registration.

Services are available for students 18-21 years old who have graduated with a modified or extended diploma or an alternative certificate and have a current special education eligibility. 

Contact Us: Ginnifer Miller | miller_ginnifer@silverfalls.k12.or.us | (503) 979-9194

TRANSITION SERVICES

  • Training and Learning
    Learn employability skills, specific job training skills, understand your disability and the impact on your learning or employment, and identify accommodations that can assist you.
  • Employment
    Practice employability skills during school-sponsored work experiences and learn to write a resume, apply for a job, interview, and perform a job search.
  • Daily Living Skills
    Learn and practice personal and home care routines, shopping, cooking, money management, and banking skills.
  • Recreation and Leisure
    Explore new ways to use leisure time, join local clubs, and plan ahead so you can enjoy life.
  • Community Access
    Learn skills needed to safely access the community by bus. Identify and participate in community agencies and clubs that can help you in your job search or leisure activities.
  • Develop Resources
    Learn about adult support agencies such as Developmental Disabilities Services and Vocational Rehabilitation Services and how to access these supports.

SEAMLESS TRANSITION

We aim to create a transition experience where school supports are gradually replaced by other community supports over the course of 3 years. At the end of the program, the student exits school services with a strong team of community supports.

COMMUNITY AGENCIES

A key component of success is coordinating the supports of outside agencies. Staff work directly with students and families to apply for any outside agencies, including Vocational Rehabilitation, Chemeketa Occupational Skills Program, Summer Work Experience and Camp Lead.

  • Additional options are for student to gain guidance and support for planning on adult life. With instruction, students independently tackle the challenges of becoming an adult.

    • Regular meetings at the CTP
    • Access to computers and internet
    • Help with job applications
    • Resume/cover letter writing
    • DMV permit study help
    • Practice interviews
    • Support for Community College registration and disability services
    • Household budget and money management
    • Public transit planning
    • Connecting to outside agencies
    • ADA information/self-advocacy
    • Scheduling appointments

     

    The transition program focuses on these 5 Pre Employment Transition Skills (Pre ETS) to ensure that students are ready to be employed:

    • Job exploration counseling

    • Work-based learning experiences

    • Counseling on postsecondary education options

    • Workplace readiness training

    • Instruction in self-advocacy

    • Full school day attendance
    • Case Management
    • Coordination with outside agencies and specialists
    • Work experiences
    • Job shadows
    • Job site tours
    • Community experiences
    • Functional academic instruction
    • Social/communication instruction
    • Self-help skills
    • Assistive Technology
    • Cooking and meal planning
    • District Provided transportation
    • School lunch program

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