 The
Center for Advanced Transition Skills (CATS)
is a unique partnership between the Los Angeles Unified
School District and the Los Angeles Community College
District.
Located at selected Los Angeles
Community Colleges, the Center provides instructional
support, independent travel training, career guidance,
work-based learning experiences, and job opportunities
to prepare students with special needs for the adult
world.
LAUSD transition teachers in partnership
with community college staff collaborate with families,
school personnel, employers, and outside agencies to
empower students to make decisions, set goals and carry
out their transition plans from school to post-school
opportunities.
Participating students also enroll
in classes at the community college and are assisted
by mentors as they learn a variety of important employment
skills including social, study, living and vocational
skills.
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