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It is never too early to start planning for high school or after high school. Before you know it, you'll be ready to move on to whatever comes next! So there is no time like now to start planning. What will that be for you? Will you attend college or participate in an apprenticeship program? Are you ready to look for a job? Do you need mobility training? Do you have a driver's license or a state ID? Have you updated your resume? Do you need to look into guardianship? No matter what you have planned, the MPS Special Education staff is excited to help you get ready for your future! Check out the resources listed in this site, and contact your school Transition Coordinator or IEP teacher for more assistance .
Check out the Transition Community Map to see what resources are near your school, in your neighborhood, or are just great resources to help you transition to the next step of your life.
“...transition is helping students with disabilities and their families think about their life after high school and identify long-range goals designing the high school experience to ensure that students gain the skills and connections they need to achieve these goals .”
“...transition is helping students with disabilities and their families think about their life after high school and identify long-range goals designing the high school experience to ensure that students gain the skills and connections they need to achieve these goals .”
Post Secondary Transition Planning focuses on three areas. Click the links to learn more about each of the three areas:
Post Secondary Transition Planning focuses on three areas. Click the links to learn more about each of the three areas:
Postsecondary education and training for students who are interested in receiving training or additional education to prepare for their career. Postsecondary education options include: public/private universities, community colleges, career/technical schools, vocational/trade schools, centers for continuing education, campus transition programs, and apprenticeship programs.
Postsecondary education and training for students who are interested in receiving training or additional education to prepare for their career. Postsecondary education options include: public/private universities, community colleges, career/technical schools, vocational/trade schools, centers for continuing education, campus transition programs, and apprenticeship programs.
Preparing for employment after high school can be exciting if you have a plan in place. MPS provides many opportunities for high school students to gain valuable work experience. These work experiences will put students on the path to gaining and maintaining employment after high school in a field that is aligned with their skills, interests, and abilities.
Preparing for employment after high school can be exciting if you have a plan in place. MPS provides many opportunities for high school students to gain valuable work experience. These work experiences will put students on the path to gaining and maintaining employment after high school in a field that is aligned with their skills, interests, and abilities.
Turning 18 and graduating from high school means that you are now ready to move out and live independently. Do you have the skills and resources that you need to help you? There are numerous community resources that can assist students in planning for, and living, an independent life... Independence First, the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Milwaukee County, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and more!
Turning 18 and graduating from high school means that you are now ready to move out and live independently. Do you have the skills and resources that you need to help you? There are numerous community resources that can assist students in planning for, and living, an independent life... Independence First, the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Milwaukee County, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and more!
Milwaukee Public School Transition Coordinators
Milwaukee Public School Transition Coordinators
Mr. Anzivino (King High School, Project Stay, Reagan High School, & Riverside High School)
Mr. Anzivino (King High School, Project Stay, Reagan High School, & Riverside High School)
Mr. Blankenheim (ASSATA, Banner Prep, Grandview, NOVA , Lad Lake Synergy, Shalom & WHS DTC)
Mr. Blankenheim (ASSATA, Banner Prep, Grandview, NOVA , Lad Lake Synergy, Shalom & WHS DTC)
Ms. DiNicola (Obama High School, Project Stay, WCLL) Sub - Project Stay
Ms. DiNicola (Obama High School, Project Stay, WCLL) Sub - Project Stay
Mr. Gleesing (Golda Meir, Milwaukee School of Languages, and Vincent High School)
Mr. Gleesing (Golda Meir, Milwaukee School of Languages, and Vincent High School)
Ms. Heebsh (Bradley Tech High School, South Division High School & Washington High School)
Ms. Heebsh (Bradley Tech High School, South Division High School & Washington High School)
Ms. Johannes (Bay View High School, Hamilton High School, North Division High School, & WCLL)
Ms. Johannes (Bay View High School, Hamilton High School, North Division High School, & WCLL)
Ms. Leverenz (King High School & Madison High School) Sub - South
Ms. Leverenz (King High School & Madison High School) Sub - South
Ms. Luna (Audubon, Green Tree, Groppi, Marshall High School, & Transition High School)
Ms. Luna (Audubon, Green Tree, Groppi, Marshall High School, & Transition High School)
Mr. Mattox (Audubon Middle School & South Division High School) Sub - Bay View
Mr. Mattox (Audubon Middle School & South Division High School) Sub - Bay View
Ms. Shaw (Alliance High School, Barack Obama, Madison High School, & Milwaukee High School of the Arts)
Ms. Shaw (Alliance High School, Barack Obama, Madison High School, & Milwaukee High School of the Arts)
Ms. Walicki (Bay View High School & Mac Dowell) Sub - Bay View
Ms. Walicki (Bay View High School & Mac Dowell) Sub - Bay View
Ms. Wozniak (Specialized Services Regional Manager)
Ms. Wozniak (Specialized Services Regional Manager)
Employment Training Specialist
Employment Training Specialist
Mr. Hipenbecker (Employment Training Specialist)
Mr. Hipenbecker (Employment Training Specialist)
C.A.T.P./ OJE/ OJT/ Project Search Staff
C.A.T.P./ OJE/ OJT/ Project Search Staff
Ms. Brauneller (CATP Site Teacher - Lakefront Brewery, and Outpost/ State Street)
Ms. Brauneller (CATP Site Teacher - Lakefront Brewery, and Outpost/ State Street)
Ms. de Lutio (CATP Site Teacher - Milwaukee Public Market & Facilities and Maintenance/ Highland)
Ms. de Lutio (CATP Site Teacher - Milwaukee Public Market & Facilities and Maintenance/ Highland)
Mr. Hipp (CATP Site Teacher - Mitchell & MPS CO Clerical)
Mr. Hipp (CATP Site Teacher - Mitchell & MPS CO Clerical)
Ms. Irwin (CATP Site Teacher - Starms EC)
Ms. Irwin (CATP Site Teacher - Starms EC)
Ms. Jagiello (CATP Site Teacher - Oasis & Kosciuszko Elementary)
Ms. Jagiello (CATP Site Teacher - Oasis & Kosciuszko Elementary)
Ms. Nolan (CATP Site Teacher - VMP Healthcare & Water Works)
Ms. Nolan (CATP Site Teacher - VMP Healthcare & Water Works)
Ms. Oakley (CATP Site Teacher - Hilton Garden Inn & VIncent Agriculture)
Ms. Oakley (CATP Site Teacher - Hilton Garden Inn & VIncent Agriculture)
Mr. Prach (CATP Site Teacher - VA Hospital & MPS SSC Cafe)
Mr. Prach (CATP Site Teacher - VA Hospital & MPS SSC Cafe)
Ms. Scherbert (CATP Site Teacher - MPS CS Cafe)
Ms. Scherbert (CATP Site Teacher - MPS CS Cafe)
Mr. Sharpe (CATP Site Teacher - Ascension St. Joseph's & MPS SSC Clerical)
Mr. Sharpe (CATP Site Teacher - Ascension St. Joseph's & MPS SSC Clerical)
Ms. Shotola (CATP Site Teacher - Outpost/ Capitol & Outpost/ Bay View)
Ms. Shotola (CATP Site Teacher - Outpost/ Capitol & Outpost/ Bay View)
Ms. Sullivan-Konyn (CATP Site Teacher - Columbia St. Mary's Hospital & Milwaukee Catholic Home)
Ms. Sullivan-Konyn (CATP Site Teacher - Columbia St. Mary's Hospital & Milwaukee Catholic Home)
Ms. Tweedel (Project Search Site Teacher/ MKE Airport)
Ms. Tweedel (Project Search Site Teacher/ MKE Airport)
Ms. Lippert (School To Work Supervisor)
Ms. Lippert (School To Work Supervisor)
Transition services are designed to facilitate movement towards post-school activities, including postsecondary education and vocational training that lead to employment outcomes in competitive integrated employment or supported employment.
Transition services are designed to facilitate movement towards post-school activities, including postsecondary education and vocational training that lead to employment outcomes in competitive integrated employment or supported employment.
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