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By law, the definition of transition services is a coordinated set of activities for a student, based on the individual student's needs, preferences, and interests, that promotes movement from school to post-school activities. Post-secondary transition planning will begin no later than the first IEP to be in effect when the child turns 16 (CA Education Code 34 CFR 300.43 and 300.320(b) and (c)).
Transition services are aimed at providing students and their families with the practical and experiential skills and knowledge that will assist in a successful transition to adult life. Transition is helping students and families think about life after high school and identifying long-range goals, by designing the high school experience to ensure that students gain the skills and connections they need to achieve these goals.
The appropriate transition services and activities will be determined by the IEP team and summarized on the transition plan. Areas that will be addressed on the transition plan are Education/Training, Employment, and Independent Living (if appropriate). The SUHSD Transition Services Department offers support for students whose needs in these areas cannot be met through the general education program.
Students get transition activities through the general high school programs for the whole student body (like the College and Career Center or School Counselors), classroom curriculum and activities through the Special Education (Academic Resource) programs, and one-to-one and small group through direct service providers (like Speech and Language) and Transition Services. Refer to the chart below to see how we all work together to get students ready for the transition to adulthood.
The Transition Services Department coordinates one grant-funded project for eligible students. WorkAbility is the California Department of Education grant that funds the District's work training program. This program primarily focuses on helping students with disabilities develop skills that lead to gainful employment and providing them with opportunities for supported work training both paid and unpaid.
Talk to your case manager or transition specialist if you are interested in participating in this program.
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Sequoia Union High School District Office
480 James Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94062
(Same block as Sequoia High School)
Phone for General Information: (650) 369-1411
Fax: (650) 306-1769
Vocational Transition Specialist
Carlmont HS
TIDE Academy
M-A ILS, RSP, and
SAC (Ms. Komure)
Independent Study
Home/Hospital
Email: goytas@seq.org
Desk Phone: (650) 369-1411, x22373 or
Google Voice: (650) 200-3821 (text or call)
Vocational Transition Specialist
Sequoia HS
Redwood HS
Satellite/Satellite Plus program
M-A STARS (Mr. Malele)
Email: korozco@seq.org
Desk Phone: (650) 369-1411, x22589
Vocational Transition Specialist
Woodside HS
EPAA
M-A STARS (Mr. Kirk & Mr. Molieri)
Email: gcasillas@seq.org
Desk Phone: (650) 369-1411, x22541
WorkAbility Placement Specialist
Email: kglatzel@seq.org
Desk Phone: (650) 369-1411, x22362
WorkAbility Job Coach
Email: aaragon@seq.org
Desk Phone: (650) 369-1411, x22579