Special Education
High school years
Notice of Special Education Procedural Safeguards for Students and their Families
Frequently Used Websites:
Transitioning from high school to employment
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
DVR School to Work Video (3:20)
Social Security Benefits and Work Incentive Guide
Student and Youth Transition Handbook
Parents Empowered and Communities Enhanced (PEACE)
The ARC of Southwest Washington
Job Corps - Helps eligible young people complete their education, get additional training, and gain employment. They also provide support services like finding employment, housing, transportation.
Next - This organization is led by Workforce Southwest Washington and helps to provide support and training for young people without a clear pathway to work, training, or post-secondary education.
SummerWorks - This summer program consists of interviewing skills, resume building, career exploration activities and job shadowing, and a 100-hour paid work experience.