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Welcome to Burbank Unified School District's
WorkAbility/Transition Partnership Program Online.
This site is a resource for current and potential
student workers, parents, staff, administrators and business partners.
WorkAbility/TPP Team:
Lori Schleinkofer, Coordinator, lorischleinkofer@burbankusd.org, 818-729-4595
Cheryl Powell, Administrative Secretary, cherylpowell@burbankusd.org, 818-729-4488
ARE YOU A STUDENT WITH AN IEP OR A 504 PLAN?
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A PAID JOB EXPERIENCE?
EMAIL THE WORKABILITY/TPP TEAM TODAY!
ARE YOU IN THE NAF ACADEMY? DO YOU HAVE AN IEP OR 504 PLAN? YOU MAY BE ABLE TO GET PAID FOR YOUR REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE HOURS! CONTACT US AT lorischleinkofer@burbankusd.org TO FIND OUT.
WorkAbility is a program funded by a grant obtained from the California Department of Education (CDE). WorkAbility provides:
career awareness and guidance activities
pre-employment training
paid exploratory work experiences through employer partners
monitor and support services
information/registration with outside agencies
follow up services for high school special education students.
WorkAbility serves students ages 14-21 and services are open to students with an active IEP only. Workability services are not mandated by the IEP and should not be confused with transition services, which are mandated by state and federal law and are delivered by staff outlined in the student’s IEP.
What is the Transition Partnership Program (TPP)?
The Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requires that the State Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) provide pre-employment transition services to high school students with disabilities (age 16-21) via the Transition Partnership Program. These services are open to students with active IEPs or 504 Plans. The core components of the “We Can Work” Program are as follows:
Job exploration counseling
Paid work-based learning experiences
Counseling for post-secondary opportunities
Workplace readiness training
Instruction for self-advocacy
Funding for vocational training and coaching
FOR POTENTIAL
BUSINESS PARTNERS
Interested in hosting a BUSD student worker? We would love to hear from you! Please reach out to Lori Schleinkofer, Coordinator of the WorkAbility/TPP at Burbank Unified School district at lorischleinkofer@burbankusd.org and fill out the google form (CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE FORM). We will contact you asap. Your support of our program and our students is incredibly appreciated.
WorkAbility and TPP students are hired by Burbank Unified School District (BUSD), earn minimum wage during the training period and are covered by Workers Compensation Insurance through BUSD. Burbank business partners (worksites) have agreed to provide a training site for students to develop work skills and learn about the expectations of the world of work. The WorkAbility/Transition Partnership Program is an opportunity and not an entitlement of services. Placement in the program is subject to certain eligibility requirements and funding limitations.
Resources offered by WorkAbility/TPP:
Resources offered by WorkAbility/TPP:
Career Assessment Programs including
CA Careerzone and Career Cruising
CTE and Career Pathways Workshops
Forms Required for Paid Work Experiences
Program Eligibility Requirements
Testimonials (Business & Parent)
Upcoming Events:
Upcoming Events:
March: GCC ECAP Registration Workshops at BHS and JBHS
April: GCC ECAP Field Trip, including meeting with DSPS
March/April: DOR Workshops
June/July: Summer Job Experience Program runs June 1- July 31
August: Start of School / Recruitment for WorkAbility / School Year TPP Paid Job Experiences begin
Fall: Distribution of WorkAbility Resource Guide; Introduction to WorkAbility / Career Exploration workshops at High Schools
October: Field Trips to LAVC and GCC
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