Transitions

The students will learn transitional skills social skills and life skills and apply to various settings in and out of the school environment.

This year we are working on Job Skills and Preparing for life after high school.

Students will have the opportunity to attend the following field trips:

Project Search:

Project Search is an extension of your child's Senior year. Students with IEP's are given the opportunity, to go through three internships within the Avera Hospital. Upon completion of the 9 month program, students will gain the skills they need to be competitively employable within their community.

Project Search is free to students and transportation is provided to and from Marshall each day.

Occupational Skills Program Ridgewater

The Occupational Skills Program is housed on the Ridgewater Campus in Willmar MN. This program students work in an internship from 8 to approximately noon each day. The students work with the program staff to set up the internships with various business with the Willmar area. Each day from 1:00 to 3:00 students return to the Ridgewater campus to work on a variety of topics with the program staff.

Southwest Center for Independent Living (SWISCL) Marie Grengs from SWISCL joins our Transition II class twice a month.

During her time here she works with students on Employment Skills, and Independent Living Skills. Stacey is also available to work with students prepare to take their permit test for driving, CNA examinations etc..

Private Industry Council

Cathy Ervin from Private Industry Council will assist with finding students a part time job within the community. Cathy will work with employers to find a student who will best fit in their working establishment. Students have worked at Cenex, Thunderhawk Care, Kibbles, etc....

Vocational Rehabilitation

With the right training, preparation and workplace accommodations, people with disabilities can have rewarding careers. Our Vocational Rehabilitation Services unit can help you prepare for, find and keep a job, and live as independently as possible.

Counseling and Training

Set and achieve goals, develop work skills, find a suitable job.

Living Independently

Helping you function at home, at work and in your community.

Extended Employment

Long-term support to help you work and advance in your career.

High School Students

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) has a counselor assigned to every high school. We help students with disabilities plan the journey from school to what comes next.

Amy Zemple will meet with students and families to discuss the above services they have to offer.

If you would like more information about the above program/services please call me at 320-269-6446 ext 1111

Or email me at debc@montevideoschools.org