A Community - Based

Educational Program

offered by the

South Shore Regional School Board

since 1983

Transition Program

Location

Verge House

127 Queen St.

Bridgewater

Program Characteristics

SUPPORTS inclusion into all aspects of community life

ENHANCES outcomes-basedindividualized programming

PROMOTES self / community awarenessself-advocacy within community

structurespersonal decision-making

Program Characteristics

FOSTERS the development of:

critical thinking skillsproblem-solving skillsessential life skills

ADDRESSES present/future access to service agencies &personal supports

Program Characteristics

FOSTERS the development of:

critical thinking skills problem solving skills

essential life skills

ADRESSES present/future access to services & personal

supports

Program Outcomes

Young adults will work towards:

obtaining supported employment

increasing access to services within the community

forming links to adult service providers

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate improved social & communication skills

Utilize self-determination skills

Foster friendships with peers

Young adults will:

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Explore age-appropriate leisure& recreational pursuits

Develop essential life skills

Young adults will:

The Transition Program

Provides each student with:

a transition team

an individual program plan

a holistic approach to skills training

a collaborative relationship with service providers

The Transition Program

job exploration through

community work placements

community-based recreational/social

opportunities

an environment for personal growth

provides each student with:

Each student should:

be 18-21 years old

have previous individual program plans

be referred by program planning team

complete application forms

be referred to screening committee

Entrance Criteria

Job Readiness

Interpersonal Social Skills

Independent Living Skills

Functional Academics

Instructional Areas

Focus

Job Readiness Training

Work Placements

Business English

Budgeting

Business Management

Affective Living Skills

Curriculum Courses

Advocacy Skills Development

Sexuality Awareness Apartment Readiness

Food & Nutrition

Family Studies

Community Recreation

Program Strengths

central location

small student/teacher ratio

inclusive community involvement

needs-based programming

facilitation of employment opportunities

Program Strengths

liaisons with working community

establishes links to applicable agencies

transition planning in areas of:housingsocialemploymentrecreationalhealth