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THE TRANSITION DILEMMA
Three years after high school graduation, less than 10% of students with disabilities are actively employed or enrolled in a postsecondary education program. With academic and vocational support, a student with disabilities is more likely to earn a postsecondary degree, become employed, and successfully transition into adulthood. |
OUR MISSION
The Providence Academy Transition Program exists to offer academic, organizational, social and life skill supports to individuals with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, Asperger Syndrome, and High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders, so that young adults can complete high school and have a successful college and/or vocational experience. With this program young adults can learn skills necessary to enter a competitive workforce and live independently. Many individuals with Developmental and Learning Disorders can achieve great success, but most require individualized supports to reach their goals. This innovative, person-centered program is structured to ensure the right supports exist and are in place to help students transition into adulthood.
PROVIDENCE TRANSITION OPTIONS:
UNIVERSITY ASSISTANCE TRACK
Students with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, or Developmental Delays like Aspergers Syndrome often are capable of attending college but may lack the organizational and study skills, as well as the social skills to be successful.
THIS TRACK PROVIDES STUDENTS LIVING ON CAMPUS (or in the Central Florida area):
• Academic Coaching two to three times a week with an Educational Remediation Specialist
• Social and emotional supports two to three times a week with a Counselor who specializes in working with young adults.
• Peer Mentoring – linking the student to another University student to assist with social
interactions on the University campus.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRACK
Often students with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorders or Developmental Delays like Aspergers Syndrome would like to attend college classes but need academic support as well as organizational and study skills as well as social skills (Within this track, students can enter the Transition Program in eleventh or twelfth grade of high school and many can receive McKay Scholarship funding.)
THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:
Academic supports:
• Course advising based on the learning strengths, abilities and interests of each student.
• Individual and small group tutoring.
• Strategies designed to teach students organizational skills.
• Consistent, periodic interaction with professors on campus.
Social supports:
• Counselors and support staff provide assistance for student involvement in campus
organizations, clubs and extra-curricular activities.
• Peer Mentoring on college campuses.
Independent living skills are:
• Teaching effective adaptive living skills.
• Involving students in community service activities.
VOCATIONAL TRAINING TRACK
The Vocational Track is designed for students who have graduated from high school and are ready to begin a trade. (Students may also enter the Providence Academy Transition Program in eleventh or twelfth grade and begin their transition into life and living independently before graduating)
THIS TRACK PROVIDES:
Academic Supports
• Intensive, systematic, research based instruction in reading, writing and/or math to address any
skill deficits and prepare students for graduation.
School to Work Training:
• Students receive instruction in how to interview and communicate with employers
• A supervisor will work with potential employers to provide job coaching.
• Students will participate in vocational certificate programs and/or enroll in a trade school.
• Social and Independent Living Skills Training with a counselor.
• Community service experiences.
• Peer mentorship.
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