District Office of Transition Services

12/17/2003
13th Annual Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) for Students with Disabilities
YLF is an innovative and exciting five-day leadership program that provides available information on everything from technology to resource agencies. YLF also also helps students with disabilities create a “Personal Leadership Plan” for future education and career goals. Plus, students and their peers will be able to meet and interact with some of the most important people in the State and nation – celebrities, politicians, entertainers, and other role models from the “disability community.”
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10/28/2003
Marriott Foundation Honors Individuals and Employers Who Have Made Exceptional Contributions to Bridges
Richard E. Marriott, chairman of the Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities and chairman of Host Marriott Corporation; and others honor individuals and area businesses for their outstanding contribution to the Foundation's "Bridges…from school to work" program.
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10/22/2003
"JOBS: From baby-sitting to banking"
The Fall 2003 issue features articles that may be of interests to DOTS and students thinking about transitioning from school to adult life in particular. Some of the topics discussed include, job interview tips, training programs, labor laws, internships and job searches.
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10/20/2003
Next DOTS Professional Development is scheduled for November 2, 2003
The next DOTS professional development day is scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2003. The location of the event is: The Center at Cathedral Plaza At the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, The Ballroom at Cathedral Plaza (555 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, California 90012 8:00A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
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10/22/2003
"JOBS: From baby-sitting to banking"
The Fall 2003 issue features articles that may be of interests to DOTS and students thinking about transitioning from school to adult life in particular. Some of the topics discussed include, job interview tips, training programs, labor laws, internships and job searches.
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10/15/2003
Now Available: New WorkAbilityI and Work Based Assessment Application Packets
DOTS is pleased to announce the new application packets for Work Based Assessment and WorkAbilityI work based learning programs. The new packets include several features that should make it easier and faster to complete, submit and approve the application forms.
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10/13/2003
Look Who's Hiring
Despite the downturn in the economy, there are a few bright spots! Many businesses began their preparation for the holidays during the summer, but some are continuing to assess their strategies and are opting to hire as business picks up.
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9/15/2003
MAA Time Survey Training Documentation
As an addendum to the MAA training held on September 4, 2003 during the DOTS Staff Development, we are supplying you with a written documentation of updated information. As discussed, the following was information received at the September 5th MAA Coordinator's training in Sacramento that is a modification from our current printed materials and training slides.
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9/1/2003
Career Explorer Program
The Career Explorer Program began on June 30, 2003, as a collaboration between LAUSD's District Office of Transition Services and the Lincoln Heights Boys and Girls Club for the purpose of providing special education students in District F the opportunity to participate in an exploratory work program.
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8/20/2003
Direct Hires from Local Businesses
Part of my job as Transition Resource Teacher at Hollywood High School is to establish solid relationships with the local businesses. Over the years, I have made several connections with the community that resulted in securing employment or job training opportunities for DOTS students. The following is a list of employers and business with direct hire opportunities for students. Each of the business listed below are nowhiring.
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8/1/2003
My reflections on the 2003 Youth Leadership Forum in Sacramento
I was fortunate enough to be selected as a delegate for the 2003 Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disability sponsored by the Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. The event took place in Sacramento, California over a four day period beginning July 20, 2003.
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7/18/2003
Volunteering and Transition at Los Angeles High School
On July 18, 2003 Ms. Okano, Mr. Gumarang and several students along with Bessy Flores, JVS Volunteer Coordinator went on a field trip to Midway Hospital to find out what volunteering is all about. This year, DOTS at Los Angeles High School is focusing on volunteerism as a way for students to develop social and pre-vocational skills in a real word environment.
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7/16/2003
Employment Opportunities at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Breaking news from First Break. Our office is pleased to announce employment opportunities for B track students through the Six Flags Employment Program during September and October 2003.
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7/1/2003
Summer Food Service Positions for Students
Food service worker positions are available for students that been processed and participated in the District’s Cafeteria program during the 2002-03 school year.
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6/13/2003
Thank You DOTS Employers
The District Office of Transition Services recognizes the support, commitment, and dedication of the following businesses and organizations for providing work experience opportunities for our students.
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6/12/2003
Learn to Earn Standards Project
An enhancement to the current Learn to Earn transition curriculum is set to be introduced in June. “The purpose of the Learn to Earn Standards Pilot Project is three-fold,” says Transition Coordinator Liz Suenaga. "First and foremost is the task of supporting students with disabilities to achieve grade level content standards."
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6/11/2003
Possibility of Vocational Workshops for CBI Students at Comrehensive High Schools
The Vocational Workshop Committee in considering workshop options for the new school year, is exploring the possibility of offering openings for selected CBI students in comprehansive high schools.
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6/3/2003
Notes on WorkAbilityI Follow-up Reporting
We are finding that a significant number of schools have submitted WorkAbility I data disks with an error in Follow-Up reporting. The check mark located at the top of the Follow-Up Form in the WorkAbility I Database is not checked. The box is surrounded by a red border. This box, when checked, signals that the interview is complete. The data is sent to the permament Follow-Up database When the box is not checked the data remains in a temporary database and connot be transferred to our central files. We are contacting schools that have this problem. Please check your disk if you haven't sent it in already.
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5/30/2003
Last Day for WAI Applications is June 17, 2003
All DOTs staff should be aware that the last date to submit WAI applications and summer applications (2) from Frank Wilson will be June 17th.
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5/30/2003
Mayor's and TANF Programs Update
Due to budget constraints, money for summer work experience programs offered from the County and Mayor is very limited. The Work Experience Office did not receive a large amount of money for the summer program and consequently did not allocate applications for our special education students.
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5/30/2003
Students Aided in Career Trasition After Graduation
LAUSD is beginning to fund its high schools with transition teachers who will provide support to designated students to begin a career after high school. El Camino Real is provided with two transition teachers, Michele Hatfield and Sharon Lenderman to guide junior and seniors to successful adult living through the DOTS program, District Office of Transition.
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