18+ Program Services

Transition Pathways for Students (Ages 18-22)

The Pathways Transition Program supports students with disabilities as they move from high school into adult life. The program focuses on building skills for employment, independent living, and community participation, based on each student’s IEP transition goals.

Pathways offers two program options to meet individual student needs.

Employment Pathway

This pathway is for students whose post-school goal is competitive or supported employment in the community

Students will:

• Learn job and workplace skills
• Explore careers and interests
• Participate in community-based work experiences
• Build independence, responsibility, and self-advocacy

The goal of this pathway is to help students successfully transition from school to a job in their local community.

Life Skills & Community Pathway

This pathway is for students with more significant support needs whose post-school goal includes adult services, supported living, or remaining at home.

Students will:

• Practice self-care and daily living skills
• Learn to safely access and participate in the community
• Build functional communication and independence
• Prepare for adult care programs or home-based support

The goal of this pathway is to support students in living as independently as possible with appropriate adult supports.

What All Students Learn

Regardless of pathway, all students receive instruction in:

• Social skills and relationship building
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Individualized skill development based on IEP goals
• Increased independence and self-advocacy