Transition Center

The Transition Center is a program designed for special needs men/women (ages 18 – 22) to help them reach their goals. The program is designed to prepare students for post-secondary life by building the academic, employment, and daily living skills necessary for independence in adult life. The program is held during the Snohomish School District’s typical school year. It is held from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Criteria for enrollment

Eligible students:

Have completed 4 years of high school.
Have not met graduation requirements nor earned a high school diploma.
Work at a job site(s) with adult support.
Have an IEP developed by their team that outlines the continued services required to prepare them for their education, employment and/or living needs upon graduation.
Work independently at a job site(s) with a job coach.
Are working towards independence in:
- Transportation
- Mobility
- Employment
- Personal care
- Daily living skills

Students who have already graduated with a diploma from high school are not eligible for enrollment.

Curriculum

Adaptive and functional academics

Money management (banking and budgeting)
Time management
Food handlers card
Instructional permit (test only)
Cooking
Shopping
Filing a tax return
Local/state/federal laws
Self-advocacy

Employment

Resume writing
Job research
Interviewing techniques
Communication skills
Job applications (on-line and hard copy)
Speed and accuracy on the job
Independence at a job site

Independence

Transportation (Community Transit, DART, driving, etc.)
Personal care
Mobility in the community/job site
Independence at a job
Daily life skills
Connection to agencies:
- Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
- Developmental Disabilities Community Services (DDCS)
- Community Transit and DART
- ARC of Snohomish County
- Pathfinder Manufacturing
- Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center
- Edmonds Community College