Focus on the Future provides Transition Services to LISD 18's + population to facilitate a seamless transition to life after high school by providing multiple opportunities to learn and use the skills necessary to function as independently as possible. FOF covers a wide continuum of student needs and services to address and work collaboratively toward post-secondary outcomes. Based on individual interests and choices, students participate in a variety of activities so that the last day of school is identical to the first day of the rest of their lives.
Starfish Creations provides experiences for FOF students to develop the skills necessary for paid employment in a position that matches their post-secondary goal. Regardless of the student's career path, the Starfish business model provides Focus on the Future and High School students across the district the opportunity to learn how to communicate in a workplace, initiate and complete tasks, learn how to ask for more work or clarification on instructions, efficiency, and time management. Starfish is a safe place to develop these skills in a supportive environment before the students enter the world of work.
Do you think you might have an employment opportunity for one of our FOF students? Let us help you find a student with the skills you are looking for to fulfill your need! Email focusonthefuture@lisd.net.