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Program Vision

The Millis Public Schools TIES Program will prepare students for a successful transition to adult life with the highest degree of independence possible. The goal is to provide opportunities for students to develop self-determination, have access to age and developmentally appropriate postsecondary education and training, employment, independent living and participation in community-based activities.

Program Description

The TIES Program will prepare young adults with disabilities for the future, based on their post-secondary vision and goals. After completion of four years of high school, identified students will transition to a post-secondary school-based program, as determined by their IEP team.

TIES Program students will participate in a program that is based on the Best Quality Indicators from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Each student will participate in a Transition Assessment to determine an individualized transition plan. Transition Planning is student-driven and focused on post-secondary goals.

Students will be taught self-determination, self-advocacy, and self-management skills. Interagency and community collaboration is designed based on a student’s specific needs and interests. These combined experiences in higher education, local businesses and community locations will help students and families formulate individual networks for post-secondary planning.

The results oriented curriculum and instruction offered at the TIES Program will focus on independent living skills, employment skills, travel skills, social communication, friendship skills, leisure and recreation skills, functional academic skills, and emotional and behavior regulation skills.

In preparing students for their post-secondary life, related services are provided as needed.