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Adult Transition Program

TRANSITION READINESS CHECKLIST

FAMILY TRANSITION SURVEY

WORK-BASED TRAINING PARENT PERMISSION FORM

 

The Adult Transition Program is available for students ages 18-22 who received special services while attending high school. The Transition Program is located on the east side of the Stanwood Middle School campus, next to the post office. The program offers support to young adults with unique needs as they transition into the workforce.

The program provides students with a variety of services, and partners with local businesses to provide on-the-job training through unpaid internship opportunities, as well as instruction in a variety of adult life-skills.

This real-world work experience is an essential ingredient for a successful transition to adulthood for our young adults in special education. The willingness of our local business partners helps students learn valuable skills and gain confidence.

Our mission

  • Providing vocational training and fostering community connections for students with unique needs.

  • Supporting young adults, ages 18-22, as they transition to life after high school by building independence and work skills.

Our program endeavors to:

  • Include & integrate young adults (ages 18-22) into the community

  • Increase access to social and leisure activities

  • Make appropriate referrals to relevant services & agencies

  • Develop vocational skills leading to increased independent living

Getting Started:

  1. Complete the following forms at the top of the page:
  • Transition Readiness Checklist
  • Family Transition Survey
  • Work-Based Parent Permission Agreement (filled out yearly)

2. For students that are already DDA qualified, and SSI approved, complete the School-To-Work Application for the county you live in

3. Health Forms: Update any health/medical/disability information with the school nurse including medications and allergies. Fill out here

If your student will need to take medication while at school please fill out the Medication Authorization Form on the district website.

4. Photo ID: Obtain state photo ID for your student before age 18 and do not have a valid Driver's License.

5. Care Supplies: If your young adult requires daily care supplies, please send an emergency 3-day supply with your student to the Transition Program for them to keep on site.

6. Professional Dress: Prepare for your student to have casual but professional attire to attend work based sites. Clean shirts and pants with no logos or advertisements or visible rips or holes. Comfortable and safe closed-toe shoes. Weather appropriate jacket, hats, gloves, etc. Carry wallet or purse with ID if appropriate.

7. Transportation: Make arrangements for your student's transportation needs. Students can utilize school district bus transportation to and from classes. TRANSPORTATION WILL NOT BE PROVIDED TO OFF-CAMPUS INTERNSHIP SITES except in special situations.

  • If your student is able to learn to use public transportation they should apply for a reduced-fare ORCA card 
  • If you you anticipate your student will not be able to learn to ride public transportation independently due to their disability, apply for door-to-door paratransit services:

Snohomish County Paratransit 

Island County Paratransit

SnowGoose Transit is another local option for door to door service for those with mobility issues 

8. Email Address: Create a personal, professional email address for your students to use for job communication. This is not their school email. We recommend an email address that has their name in it. Try to avoid email addresses that have numbers or dates that indicate their age. We recommend using Gmail because they will be familiar with the format from their school email. Make sure your student knows their email and password. They can save it in their wallet or on their phone for easy reference.

Example of a personal/professional email: firstname.lastname@gmail.com

9. Apply for DDA (Development Disabilities Administration) Eligibility: If your student is not yet DDA eligible and you feel your student will need long term supports with employment and/or personal care after they leave school services, then you should apply for for DDA eligibility as early as possible, as your student may be eligible for lifelong benefits and employment supports that will start while enrolled in the Transition Program.

10. Apply for SSI (Social Security Income) SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or no income or resources. To be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a person must have limited income and resources, and either be age 65 or older, blind, or have a disability that prevents them from working at a substantial level. Additionally, the person must be a U.S. citizen or meet specific non-citizen criteria, and reside in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands. For more information about the process and how to apply https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-11000.pdf

Vocational Training Opportunities

Students who are interested in vocational training can participate in the following programs while concurrently enrolled in the Transition program. Available programs are below. Please reach out to Lisa Dean, Transition Teacher & Coordinator if you are interested.

Community Resources

Contact us

Lisa Dean, Transition Coordinator & Teacher at ldean@stanwood.wednet.edu 

360-629-1263

Sara Stiers, Transition Specialist/Job Developer at sstiers@stanwood.wednet.edu

425-508-1340