Center for Advance Transition Skills: Locations

Eligibility Criteria

• Current Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• 19 – 22 years of age
• Commitment of two (2) years to participate
  • Four years high school attendance including:
  • Non – Diploma Track
  • Teacher recommendation
  • Regular Attendance
  • Work experience/Vocational classes
  • Mobility training
• Student exhibits:
• Functional living skills
• Ability to stay on task for 15 – 30 minutes
• Flexibility in daily routine
• Personal grooming / hygiene abilities
• Work related behaviors
• Safety awareness
• Positive peer / adult relationships
• Ability to work independently
• Transition – ready
• Basic communication skills
• Mobility skills
• Community agency eligible
• Applicant assessment and interview

Student Selection Process

Student eligibility is determined by the a team consisting of program administrator, site instructor and community college personnel.

• All referrals to come through DOTS Transition Resource Teacher personnel.
• DOTS will refer only students, whom they have previously worked with.
• Students should have an on campus job for one semester and then an off campus site the following semester if possible.
• The student should have at least one successful work experience prior to being referred.
• Student should exhibit signs of responsibility.
• Students should have some mobility training and or the ability and willingness to learn to travel independently on public buses.
  Student should demonstrate appropriate work related behaviors and attitudes. DOTS TRT’s should have teachers (more than one) complete the following forms:
  a) Behavioral checklist
  b) Pre – employment checklist
  c) Functional Capacities Analysis
  d) Check report cards for unsatisfactory grades in cooperation and work habits
• Student is capable of obtaining a direct hire position from an employer and not solely suited for supported employment through the Regional Center.
• Parents of the student should also desire for their child to travel independently and to maintain a direct hire position after the student completes the program.
  

Center for Advanced Transition Skills

Eligibility Requirements
& Selection Process

Locations