Mission Statement

The mission of Transition Services is to assist students as they prepare for the transition to their post-secondary adult lives. Transition Services provides opportunities for students to envision their potential for post-secondary education, meaningful employment, and community involvement.  The outcome for students is to become independent and productive members of society.

Transition Services

Transition Services facilitates programs such as Community Based Vocational Exploration and Training and Work Experience. 

Transition Services provides technical assistance and professional development to teachers and staff to meet the needs and post-secondary goals of students transitioning to adult life after high school. Transition Services collaborate with community agencies and adult service providers to facilitate the transition planning process in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students, teachers, and families.  Opportunities are available for high school students with disabilities to gain information about post-secondary opportunities, ie: local community colleges, four-year universities, career, and trade schools.

Community Based Vocational Exploration and Training (CBVET) 

The Community Based Vocational Exploration and Training Program provides non-paid vocational training placements for high school students with disabilities.  Sites are established at businesses throughout the community near area high schools.  Community-Based Vocational Exploration and Training is most appropriate for students unable to seek competitive employment without support(s).
The Community Based Vocational Exploration and Training experience allows students to learn and practice basic employability skills in real-world settings. School personnel supervises and assist the students at the job site. The staff monitors and evaluates all aspects of the Community Based Vocational Exploration and Training placement. For more information, please contact, modonnell@washoeschools,net  

Work Experience 

The Special Education Work Experience Program allows high school students with disabilities to receive elective credit for employment or authorized volunteer/community service.  Work Experience credit does not replace or supplement standard class credit.  A student earns credit by being employed.  A half-credit (0.5) is earned for every 60-180 hours worked.  Credits are limited to no more than half (0.5) credit per semester.  Total Work Experience credits may not exceed a maximum of three (3) over the course of a student's high school experience.  

• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Nevada PEP
• Northern Nevada Center For Independent Living
• Sierra Regional Center (SRC)
• Now that you are 18 (A Survival Guide) 
• Virtual Job Shadow
• Nepris

Transition Academy

 At Transition Academy, students (18-22) that have earned an Adjusted or Alternative Diploma focus on the following: daily vocational & career exploration work-based learning, post-secondary training, self-advocacy, workplace readiness and functional academics to support transition.

Job Training Forms

 Job Training Rubric

Community-Based Career Exploration & Training Packet (English/ Spanish) 

  Contact:

Trisha Lozano (775) 333-3712

Special Education Administrator

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