Transition Program
Our Transition team has set up an apartment for our students to practice skills they will need when they are out in their own apartment settings. This Transition apartment is located in the CEC building. For more information about the Transition Program at New Prague Area Schools, please contact:
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Cynthia Brimhall Special Education Teacher Phone: 952-758-1771 Email: [email protected] |
Inside the Transition Apartment
Living room Area
Kitchen / Home skills learning area
Laundry/ Home skills
Work Room / Work Boxes
Daily Schedule and Learning Area, Video screen
Practice store / Money management Area
Transition Program
Helpful Articles
Frequently Asked Questions about Transitions to College and Vocational Training. Reprinted with permission from MN Workforce Center
A financial guide: Helping your child with a disability become a financially secure adult
Educating Transition youth on the "Soft Skills" needed for employment: US Dept of Labor: http://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/youth/softskills/
Frequently Asked Questions about Vocational Rehabilitation. Reprinted with permission from MN Workforce Center
"Ten Tips that May Ease your Child into Adulthood." Reprinted with permission from PACER Center, Mpls, MN 952-838-9000. www.pacer.org All rights Reserved.
"Successful Transitions: Making the Move into High School." Reprinted with permission from PACER Center, Mpls, MN 952-838-9000. www.pacer.org All rights Reserved.
Helpful Article PDFs
Helpful Links and Information
Transition planning, MN administrative rules and statutes
Metropolitan Center For Independant Living http://www.mcil-mn.org
National Center for Learning Disabilities, transition to College and Work - great resources for post graduation planning!
National Center for Learning Disabilities, living with LD
National Center on Secondary Education
Office of Disability Employment Policy
Disability Linkage Line: toll free 1-866-333-2466
College Resources for Disabled Students
Tenants Rights and Housing Assistance for the Disabled
Transition to Adulthood: Home Remodeling for Young Adults with Special Needs
Special Needs Checklist: How Disability-Friendly is Your City?
Vocational Training for Adults with Special Needs
