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FAQ’s for High School Transition
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WHAT IS THE HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION PROGRAM? |
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Throughout their school years, young people build toward the promising but challenging day when
they will leave school to step into adult society. Because young people who have disabilities face even greater challenges, Morningside has created a unique program to help these students assemble the building blocks of success by preparing them for employment.
In collaboration with the schools, Morningside’s Transition Program Coordinators guide special education students through vocational exploration, employment matching, and, eventually, 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, upon high school graduation, to have obtained permanent employment. |
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HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK? |
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After careful assessment of a student’s own skills, interests, and vocational goals, the Transition Coordinator begins with an exploration of the types of jobs in the community that match those interests. The student is then given the opportunity to try out jobs in those areas. Job readiness and skills training are also provided.
Next, the Coordinator approaches a specific employer to help identify tasks that will meet the student’s needs while providing a valuable work opportunity. A job analysis is conducted to ensure the proper employment match. A standard job interview follows, after which the final hiring decision is the employer’s.
After students are placed in jobs, Morningside provides job and workplace orientation,
job-specific skills training, and on-going support to encourage retention. This ensures that job performance
meets employers’ expectations. Transition Coordinators may also provide disability awareness
training or job modification assistance for the workplace.
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