Transition Services
My name is Dianne Crawford, and I am the Transition Teacher at Park View High School. LCPS has Transition Teachers at each high school to assist students with disabilities in their transition to post-secondary life. This year I will be teaching an Education for Employment class with an emphasis on transition and life skills development. I will be working in the community to develop business partnerships that will enable us to provide students with work experience.
My priority this year will be assisting students in their final year of high school with making linkages with adult service agencies, colleges, post-secondary employment and/or training opportunities.
Some things I can assist with include:
· Assist students with understanding, researching, and applying for accommodations at the college level.
· Inform students and parents of adult agencies such as Department of Aging and Rehabilitative services –DARS, Mental Health Substance Abuse Developmental Services – MHSADS
· Assist students with applications to LCPS programs for students aged 18-22; Community and School Together (CAST), Project Search at the National Conference Center
· Help students to research other post-secondary options like military, apprenticeships, Job Corps, WIOA, and ECHO
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank You,
Dianne Crawford
Special Education Transition Teacher
Phone: (540)434-4500
Email: Dianne.crawford@lcps.org
Resources
The Schoology Group for Parents. Join Code: 6DC8-4X4D-4J8JH
LCPS Career and Transition Web Page
Registered Apprenticeship | DOLI Information on Apprenticeships in Virginia
Resources – FFF
Additional Resources
Crossroads Jobs (Leesburg & Sterling) |
Please use the below links to learn more about college and higher-learning opportunities:
Higher Education should be a dream achievable for everyone who wants it. There's a college for every type of student - Arts, Music, Performing Arts, STEM, and students with learning disabilities. Local Fairfax, Virginia university, George Mason University, has the notable LIFE program. The Mason LIFE Program is an innovative post-secondary program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who desire a university experience in a supportive academic environment. The mission of the Mason LIFE Program is dual purpose. The first is to provide a supportive academic environment for our students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The second is to supply an apprenticeship for George Mason University students. The Mason LIFE Program presents our George Mason students with opportunities such as: instructor, resident advisor, internship, practicum, licensure, independent study, field work, mentor, Best Buddy, and volunteer to gain important experiences and knowledge to work successfully with students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Life After High School - Here in Loudoun County and the state of Virginia, there are various programs to assist individuals with finding training opportunities, meaningful employment, housing, social support.
· Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
o CAST and Project Search
· Crossroads Jobs (Leesburg & Sterling)
· ECHO
· Didlake
· Microsoft Disability Scholarship
· Loudoun County's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program
APPRENTICESHIPS: For a full and accurate listing of apprentice occupations, please visit the United States Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Apprenticeship.
https://www.apprenticeship.gov/apprenticeship-occupations