This unique program is designed for high school students between the ages of 17 and 21 who are receiving educational services under an Individual Education Plan (IEP). These students are moving toward the promising, but challenging day when they will leave school and step into the adult world of work.
Because young people with disabilities face even greater challenges, the High School Transition program helps students assemble the building blocks for success by preparing them for a successful employment experience.
In collaboration with the schools in each region, Morningside’s Transition Coordinators guide students through vocational exploration, employment planning, community-based assessments and eventual job placement. Ongoing employment support (job coaching) is provided to assist in successful school-to-work transitions.
The goal of the program is for each participating student to have obtained permanent, paid employment upon high school graduation.
Referrals are accepted from the schools with funding provided by schools, the counties in which students are located, and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Basic guidelines for referrals include the following:
Students must be 17-21 years of age
Students meet DVR Priority 1 classification individuals
with the most significant disability
Students have a desire to work and be in the community
Family members are willing to have their student in the
community
Family is able to demonstrate the ability to support their
employed student assuring their student’s other social
needs are being met
Students and family members are willing to work with
other agencies
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Basic guidelines for referrals include the following:
