1. Building bridges to the future
Portland Public Schools Community Transition Program
Building bridges to the future
Supporting young adults in building independence and quality of life as they transition to life after high school
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2. Community Transition Program
Who is eligible?
18-21 years old
With an IEP
Graduated
Modified or extended diploma Certificate of Participation GED
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3. Community Transition Centers
Students meet at one of the Transition Centers
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4. Instruction and Coursework
Three areas of learning are important for transition
Instruction and Coursework
Vocational Training
Community
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5. Community Transition Program Instruction and Coursework
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6. Planning My Future
Students develop knowledge about themselves and their preferences, interests, needs and strengths
Self‐advocacy
Communication skills
Self‐determination
Learning about community services
Keeping a personal planner/calendar
Developing a transition portfolio
Running their own IEP meetings
Planning for their adult life
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7. Healthy Relationships
The basics of healthy relationships and a healthy life
Meeting people
Being responsible as an adult
Interpersonal skills
Setting personal boundaries
Sex education
Safety in the home, school, work and community
Cyber etiquette ‐ safe and respectful use of the internet and social networks
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8. Daily Living Skills Comparison shopping Planning a menu Cooking
Household chores
Self‐care
Personal finance
Budgeting
Driver’s safety
…..depending upon the student’s needs and interests
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9. Nutrition and Fitness Healthy living and eating
Understanding food groups
Nutritional value
Reading product labels
Making healthy food choices
Health benefits of movement
Activity and fitness
Explore recreational options
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10. Renter’s Education Earn a Rent Well certificate!
Students learn about becoming a successful renter and tenant
Tenant rights & responsibilities
Landlord rights & responsibilities
Fair Housing law
Overcoming barriers to getting an apartment
Filling out apartment applications
Renter’s portfolio
Earn a Rent Well certificate!
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11. Literacy for Life Continued adult education for life‐long literacy
Journaling
Reading for enjoyment
Current events
Electronic newsletters
Social networking
Computer‐based reading and math activities
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12. Work Life Class Identify work skills/interests Research careers Resume
Job applications
Job interviews
Essential “soft skills”
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13. Instruction and Coursework
Vocational Training
Community
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15. Vocational Training
Working with the Vocational Transition Specialist (VTS)
Visiting work sites and college programs
Training to get ready for jobs
Work experience in the community
Explore options for Alternatives to Work
Connecting with adult agencies
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16. PPS Work Experience
Green House
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17. PPS Work Experience
Coffee Cart
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18. Work Experience in the Community
Red Cross
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19. Work Experience in the Community
PPS Work Site at Walgreens
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20. Student‐Run Businesses
Landscaping
Garden Works
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21. Independent Work Experience
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22. Training and Support for Employment
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23. Instruction and Coursework
Vocational Training
Community
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24. Community Access Planning community and recreational activities.
Using Tri‐Met’s web‐based trip planning system
Travel training
Safety in the community
Navigation skills
Field study trips
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25. Community Access
Brokerages
Service Providers
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26. Community Access Connections to Adult Services
Training and Colleges
Financial Supports
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27. Instruction and Coursework
Vocational Training
Community
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28. Questions?
Please contact the Community Transition Program for further information
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Michelle Markle
Administrator
Allison Adams
Teacher on Special Assignment
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