1. A Community - Based Educational Program offered by the South Shore Regional School Board since 1983 Transition Program

2. Location Verge House 127 Queen St. Bridgewater

3. Program Characteristics SUPPORTSinclusion into all aspects of community life ENHANCESoutcomes-based individualized programming PROMOTESself / community awareness self-advocacy within community structures personal decision-making

4. Program Characteristics FOSTERSthe development of: critical thinking skills problem-solving skills essential life skills ADDRESSESpresent/future access to service agencies & personal supports

5. Program Characteristics FOSTERS the development of: critical thinking skills problem solving skills essential life skills ADRESSESpresent/future access to services & personal supports

6. Program Outcomes Young adults will work towards: obtaining supported employment increasing access to services within the community forming links to adult service providers

7. Program Outcomes Demonstrate improved social & communication skills Utilize self-determination skills Foster friendships with peers Young adults will:

8. PROGRAM OUTCOMES Explore age-appropriate leisure & recreational pursuits Develop essential life skills Young adults will:

9. The Transition Program Provides each student with: a transition team an individual program plan a holistic approach to skills training a collaborative relationship with service providers

10. The Transition Program job exploration through community work placements community-based recreational/social opportunities an environment for personal growth provides each student with:

11. Each student should: be 18-21 years old have previous individual program plans be referred by program planning team complete application forms be referred to screening committee Entrance Criteria

12. Job Readiness Interpersonal Social Skills Independent Living Skills Functional Academics Instructional Areas

13. Focus  Job Readiness Training  Work Placements  Business English  Budgeting  Business Management  Affective Living Skills

14. Curriculum Courses  Advocacy Skills Development  Sexuality Awareness  Apartment Readiness  Food & Nutrition  Family Studies  Community Recreation

15. Program Strengths central location small student/teacher ratio inclusive community involvement needs-based programming facilitation of employment opportunities

16. Program Strengths liaisons with working community establishes links to applicable agencies transition planning in areas of: housing social employment recreational health