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October 19 , 2006
October is College-Going Culture Month!
For the remainder of this month, DOTS teachers are encouraged to align transition instruction with activities that support college awareness.   LAUSD is committed to providing all students with a rigorous academic program that prepares students for college as well as careers. This includes students that DOTS serves on a daily basis. In observance of the District’s College Month in October, all students are encouraged to participate in college awareness activities. Click on this link to access suggested activities/lessons for both the middle and high school settings.

August 7 , 2006
Position Available: Transition Resource Teacher
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act calls for providing appropriate and meaningful transition activities to post-secondary work, educational programs, and life activities. The District Office of Transition Services is seeking qualified candidates who will participate as part of a team that will coordinate the planning, delivery and monitoring of transition services for students with disabilities beginning at age 14.

August 7 , 2006
Position Available: Transition Services Teacher
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act calls for providing appropriate and meaningful transition activities to post-secondary work, educational programs, and life activities. The District Office of Transition Services is seeking qualified candidates who will participate as part of a team that will coordinate the planning, delivery and monitoring of transition services for students with disabilities beginning at age 14.

June 15 , 2006
Position Available: Specialist, Transition Services
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act calls for providing appropriate and meaningful transition activities to post-secondary work, educational programs, and life activities. The District Office of Transition Services is seeking qualified candidates who will participate as part of a team that will coordinate the planning, delivery and monitoring of transition services for students with disabilities beginning at age 14.

June 12 , 2006
Position Available: Transition Coordinator-Deadline Extended
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act calls for providing appropriate and meaningful transition activities to post-secondary work, educational programs, and life activities. The District Office of Transition Services is seeking qualified candidates who will participate as part of a team that will coordinate the planning, delivery and monitoring of transition services for students with disabilities beginning at age 14.

June 15 , 2006
Position Available: Transition Resource Teacher
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act calls for providing appropriate and meaningful transition activities to post-secondary work, educational programs, and life activities. The District Office of Transition Services is seeking qualified candidates who will participate as part of a team that will coordinate the planning, delivery and monitoring of transition services for students with disabilities beginning at age 14.

June 12 , 2006
Position Available: Center for Advanced Transition Skills (CATS) Teacher
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act calls for providing appropriate and meaningful transition activities to post-secondary work, educational programs, and life activities. The District Office of Transition Services is seeking qualified candidates who will participate as part of a team that will coordinate the planning, delivery and monitoring of transition services for students with disabilities beginning at age 14.

May 31 , 2006
Introducing... The Youthhood
The Youthhood is a free, dynamic Web-based curriculum tool to help all youth set goals and plan for the future. Although the site addresses youth directly, it is intended to be used in classrooms, community programs, or any other settings where adults work with youth. The Youthhood includes information, interactive activities, and a wealth of other tools to help youth connect their future goals to their academic learning. Click on this link to access the site. This site has also been included on our Weblinks page.

April 25 , 2006
Position Available: Transition Resource Teacher
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act calls for providing appropriate and meaningful transition activities to post-secondary work, educational programs, and life activities. The District Office of Transition Services is seeking qualified candidates who will participate as part of a team that will coordinate the planning, delivery and monitoring of transition services for students with disabilities beginning at age 14.

April 25 , 2006
Position Available: Transition Services Teacher
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act calls for providing appropriate and meaningful transition activities to post-secondary work, educational programs, and life activities. The District Office of Transition Services is seeking qualified candidates who will participate as part of a team that will coordinate the planning, delivery and monitoring of transition services for students with disabilities beginning at age 14.

April 3 , 2006
New Weblink
ACCESS PARATRANSIT
California’s Access Paratransi is the service name of the ADA Complementary Paratransit service for functionally disabled individuals in Los Angeles County. Access Paratransit transportation service is available for any ADA paratransit eligible individual to any location within ¾ of a mile of any fixed bus operated by the Los Angeles County public fixed route bus operators and within ¾ of a mile around METRO Rail stations during the hours that the systems are operational.

Please visit the link below to find out more information and view eligibility and application information. This link is also available through the "Weblinks" navigation bar on the left-hand side of this page.

Click here to access the Access Paratransit site

April 3 , 2006
New Weblink
CALIFORNIA ONE-STOP CAREER CENTERS
California’s One-Stop Career Center System is a statewide network of conveniently located centers that each provide employment, education, and training services all in one place. The centers include programs such as Job Services, Unemployment Insurance, Vocational Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Youth services.

One-Stop Career Centers are established and maintained as parts of your local communities. They are conveniently located and provide a wealth of information and assistance for job seekers, education and training seekers, and employers. All members of your community, including persons with disabilities and persons with limited English-speaking ability, are welcome to use the One-Stop Career Centers

Please click on the link below to access the One-Stop Website and find a location near you. This link is also available through the "Weblinks" navigation bar on the left-hand side of this page.

Click here to access the Employment Development Department One-Stop site

February 24, 2006
Position Available: Transition Coordinator
Work Based Learning Programs-Deadline Extended

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act calls for providing appropriate and meaningful transition activities to post-secondary work, educational programs, and life activities. The District Office of Transition Services is seeking qualified candidates who will participate as part of a team that will coordinate the planning, delivery and monitoring of transition services for students with disabilities beginning at age 14.

February 22, 2006
Position Available: Transition Services Teacher
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act calls for providing appropriate and meaningful transition activities to post-secondary work, educational programs, and life activities. The District Office of Transition Services is seeking qualified candidates who will participate as part of a team that will coordinate the planning, delivery and monitoring of transition services for students with disabilities beginning at age 14.

February 10, 2006
Upcoming Events and Celebrations-Updated!
We have started to add submissions to the DOTS Upcoming Events and Celebrations. From the main page, click on “Upcoming Events and Celebrations”. Please review this page for events in your area and celebrations of outstanding transition practices.

January 19, 2006
School to Community Resources-Updated!
The School to Community resource page lists all the on and off campus people, offices, and resources that can help students transition from school to adult life. The school resource lists are helpful to middle school students to inform them about what is available for them at the high school they will attend in the future. This form is also useful to high school students, teachers, and counselors to review the resources at their own campus. Each school has submitted an update for the current school year. Click on the above link to view the resources available at each of the comprehensive high schools in the district.

January 13, 2006
Position Available: Transition Resource Teacher
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act calls for providing appropriate and meaningful transition activities to post-secondary work, educational programs, and life activities. The District Office of Transition Services is seeking qualified candidates who will participate as part of a team that will coordinate the planning, delivery and monitoring of transition services for students with disabilities beginning at age 14.

January 13, 2006
Position Available: Transition Services Teacher
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act calls for providing appropriate and meaningful transition activities to post-secondary work, educational programs, and life activities. The District Office of Transition Services is seeking qualified candidates who will participate as part of a team that will coordinate the planning, delivery and monitoring of transition services for students with disabilities beginning at age 14.

January 11, 2006
In appreciation of...the Scantland Foundation
The Scantland Foundation has made a generous donation which will give many of our youngsters the opportunity to participate in work experiences. The money received will be used to purchase proper work attire, tools, and other necessary items that are needed to obtain and retain employment. DOTS teachers will be able to recommend students who would benefit from this grant. Thank you in advance to the Scantland Foundation for helping us with our mission of transitioning students!

 

 

 

 


 


   

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