Providence Transition Academy
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Transcript of Providence Transition Academy
PROVIDENCE TR
ANSITION
ACADEMY
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A RTN ER SH I P W
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WHAT WE ARE A unique 1 year program for students who have met their high
school academic requirements for graduation A program for students seeking an additional year of schooling
in transition to workforce or post-secondary schooling A program to help develop employment skills and become
more informed about individual life and career choices A place to continue to learn in a non-traditional setting located
on a college campus while participating in work based internships and community events
A place where students benefit from a vocational based curriculum and work based learning to continue the development of their transitional skills
We are Not: a fifth year of high school
WHERE ARE WE? We are located at he Friedman Center at JWU Harborside
Campus Education in Action in partnership with the Providence
School Dept provides us space t and resources to operate the Academy
Students are not attending JWU - They have JWU ID’s, use campus facilities such as the REC Center, Computer Lab and space at Education in Action, but do not attend college classes
WHO CAN APPLY Students between age 18-21 Have an IEP Met all academic requirements for high school
graduation Be ORS eligible Have a completed vocational evaluation prior to
leaving high school Student who needs assistance in the area of
transition, specifically seeking employment skills and transition knowledge to become work ready
Is motivated to attend and participate in all required activities of the Academy
YEAR AT A GLANCE We have 14 students 8:30 – 1 :00 M-F Sept – Oct: Assess Skills – Abilities – Interests – Resume/Interview Skills
– Mock Work Days - Guest Speakers Nov – Dec: Internship #1 8 weeks - Tues/Weds/Thurs Jan – Feb: Internship #2 Job Task Analysis – Skill Building Mar – April: Internship #3 Employer Evaluations &
Employment Plans May – Final Portfolio Prep and Presentation of Transition Plan June 9 – Graduation 9-11 JWU Rec CenterJWU student mentors – Outside agency applications – Computer Skills – Community Events - Budgeting – Applications to Job Training Programs -
OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERSUnited Way Exchange City/Education in ActionVerizon City YearHasbro Empire Beauty SchoolRI Credit Union Trades Training Center of RIExplorers Program Pranzi CateringSodexco VIPSHomefront/Homecare CAN RISPCARI Community Food Bank RI Junior AchievementChildrens Family Services Youthworks411JWU Security WPRI/Channel 12 WeatherRIANG Habitat for HumanityProvidence Fire Dept. Providence Police DeptSherlock Center Exeter Job CorpsRI Recycling Center Federal Hill House
CURRENT STUDENT INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTSFederal Hill House Exchange CitySodexcoCox CommunicationsSantana Auto BodyLeCreatif SalonJWU Rec CenterAmos House ConstructionRI Community Food BankPolice Explorers Program
FEDERAL HILL HOUSE – PAUL, JEANNE, DONTAI AND TANESHA
EXCHANGE CITY - PAUL
SODEXCO – DANIEL & SINCERE
COX COMMUNICATIONS – TOMMY & WILLIE
SANTANA AUTO BODY – EZEQUIEL & WALDO
LECREATIF SALON - LILLY
RI FOOD BANK - MIASIA
WHAT’S NEXT December 15 Meeting with Guidance Counselors and other Special Ed
Staff Weds Meetings at schools IEP Team Recommendations Feb 1, 2011 - Early Application Submission Date to Nancy Stevenin Feb 11, 2011 (10 am– 1 pm) and (4 – 7 pm) - Academy Open House Feb-March - student interviews and observations by academy personnel April 1, 2011 - Application Deadline to Nancy Stevenin April 8 , 2011 (4 – 7 pm only) - Academy Open House April-May - student interviews and observations May-June – Acceptance /Diploma Withheld IEP Amendment - Additional Year with Transition Goals July-August – Develop Individual Student Plans for 2011-12 Year
TRANSITION RESOURCES
www.providencetransition.wikispaces.com