SUHSD TRansition Department
WELCOME!!!
Hello! We Are Your Transition Team!
Gail Oytas, goytas@seq.org - Transition Specialist for Carlmont, M-A ILS & RSP, HomeHospital, Indep Study
Kai Orozco, korozco@seq.org - Transition Specialist for Sequoia, Satellite, M-A Caseloads for Mr. Malele (STARS) & Ms. Fakahau (SAC)
Gema Casillas, gcasillas@seq.org - Transition Specialist for Woodside, Redwood, EPAA, TIDE, M-A Caseloads for Mr. Kirk & Mr. Molieri (STARS)
Katie Glatzel, kglatzel@seq.org - WorkAbility Placement Specialist
Adrianna Aragon, aaragon@seq.org - WorkAbility Job Coach
On this site, you can find information that will help you plan for your life after graduation. Everything on this website is related to the second page of your IEP, the Transition Plan.
CLICK ON THE IMAGES to connect to the resource.
Please note that this site is still "in progress" so please let us know what would make it better! Click on the button on top of each page called "COMMENTS & REQUESTS" to submit your comments, suggestions for improvement, requests, or anything else you would like to tell us!!!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
So much information here!!!
Click on the headings below if you want to quickly skip to that information
SAVE the dates:
We will be linking flyers to these events soon to the list below and in the calendar at the top of the page. For now, put it in your personal calendar and ask Siri or Google to remind you to follow up or return to this page for more information.
Various Dates - CASH FOR COLLEGE Financial Aid webinars and in person events. Get help NOW for those financial aid forms!!! More information click here.
Various Dates in 2023 - MANY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE now OPEN!!! . More information click here.
November 2023
Wednesday, November 1 - JOBS FOR YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP (aka "JFY") APPLICATION OPENS!!! for ANY students aged 16-21 who plans to continue to higher education (college or vocational school). They will award 20 youth EACH $2000. START EARLY!!! Application is due January 29, 2024 and time goes by FAST!!! Students with IEPs can also submit an alternative application...reach out to your teacher or transition specialist to help find out more. General information click here.
December 2023
December 2023 (exact date tbd) - FINANCIAL AID (aka "FAFSA" or "CADAA") APPLICATION OPENS!!! for students attending college next school year (2024-2025). START EARLY!!! Graduating seniors NEED to get your application in before March to get a chance at state and federal money YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY BACK!!! More information click here.
January 2024
Monday, January 29 - JOBS FOR YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP (aka "JFY") APPLICATION IS DUE!!! for ANY students aged 16-21 who plans to continue to higher education (college or vocational school). They will award 20 youth EACH $2000. Application is due January 29, 2024 and time goes by FAST!!! Students with IEPs can also submit an alternative application...reach out to your teacher or transition specialist to help find out more. General information click here.
March 2024
Thursday, March 2, 2023 - FINANCIAL AID (aka "FAFSA" or "CADAA") IS DUE!!! for students attending college next school year (2023-2024). Graduating seniors NEED to get your application in before this date to get a chance at state and federal money YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY BACK!!! More information click here.
CAREER EXPLORATION BOOK GIVEAWAY!
We received a small donation of college books and we want to give it to you!!! Looking at these books is a great way to figure out if this is something you want to learn in college or vocational school!
Just E-mail Ms. Oytas at goytas@seq.org or message her at 650-200-3821.
First one to message will get the book!
Go to the Career Exploration and click on these subjects to see all the books we are offering: PERSONAL TRAINER, FASHION , BARBERING
Below are just a few of books we are giving away.
Click here to see more personal Training books that are FREE to you!
Click here to see more Fashion and Merchandising books that are FREE to you!!!
Click here to see more Barbering books that are FREE to you!!!
CyberStart - Training in Cybersecurity
Play this video game to see if you have the problem solving skills to work in the career field of cybersecurity.
Complete all the challenges and be eligible for scholarships.
Invite friends to play against and create your own CyberStart gaming community! More info about that click here.
Seniors planning to start college in 2024
Apply for a chance to attend college for FREE!!!
December 2023 - Financial Aid applications (aka "FAFSA") are open to fill out for students attending college during the 2024-2025 school year.
April 2024 - Last day to apply for an opportunity to recieve grants for all colleges (money you don't have to pay back).
September 2, 2023 - If you miss the Mar 2 deadline and you are going to community college, this is the last day for a chance to receive California grants for community college (including the Promise Grant).
What you need to know:
FAFSA is the financial aid application for most students
California Dream Act Application is the financial aid application for those eligible for the Dream act.
Go to your school's college and career center often to find out about workshops (English and Spanish) that you can attend with your parents to complete the application.
Find other Financial Aid Workshops in your area at the Cash4College website here.
This means FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE!!!!!
**NEW***
Forms are shorter/ ask less questions than previous years.
Application open in December instead of October, means deadline is April instead of March
Copy of 2022-23 CA csac_cash4college_design_flyer.pdfNeed help NOW with completing your financial aid forms?
Click buttons for Cash for College Events!
Suggestions when attending a workshop (not required but would help):
Create an account with Financial Aid - write down your FSA ID or account identification number.
Click here to create a new account and FSA ID (for FAFSA Filers ONLY)
Click here for a video on how to get started.
OR Click here to create a new account for the CA Dream Act Application (for CADAA filers)
Click here for a video on how to get started.
Attend with your parents (FAFSA may need their tax information)
Last year's tax forms - your parents and yours (if you filed last year)
Print out a copy of the FAFSA worksheet to write notes on
ENGLISH:
Click here for CA Dream Act Paper Application English (coming soon for 2023-2024)
If you cannot complete an online application, Click here for paper FAFSA applications to sent in the USPS mail in English
ESPAÑOL :
Haga clic aquí para obtener la solicitud en papel de CA Dream Act en español (próximamente para el año escolar 2023-2024)
Si no puede completar una solicitud en línea, haga clic aquí para enviar las solicitudes FAFSA impresas por correo postal de USPS en español.
Need more money for college? Check these pages for scholarships
Pay attention to the different due dates
Support these employers!!!
October National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
Please support businesses that support students with disabilities by doing the following:
If your parent owns a business, please make them aware of this and encourage them to put up a poster (click on the images for printables) or contact your transition specialist for ways to include individuals with disabilities in their workforce.
Please patronize the businesses or donate to the non-profit agencies that employ our students through the district's work Training program:
Read the 2022 Press release from the U.S. Department of Labor here
Redwood City
Redwood City
San Mateo Public Libaries - San Carlos & Belmont
Locally manages cafeterias at Cañada, CSM College of San Mateo, and Skyline Colleges
Your Transition Services Staff help plan this event every year! Click on the logo on the left to visit this website - It has the best information about local resources. Visit the site often to get the latest on their annual Transition Fair held every October.
October 2020's Fair was virtual! You can still visit the website's virtual vendor room and virtual panel room (tabs on the website) to learn more about local supports and post-high school issues that might be concerning students and parents.
In 2021 - We hosted small workshops throughout the year. Visit the website to find videos for those presentations.
Visit the website and Facebook page often for up to date information for the upcoming (2022) event!
MISSED THESE PRESENTATIONS?
iNDEPENDENT lIVING oPTIONS
Hear a presentation by Housing Choices to learn about Independent Living Options for Adult Individuals with Disabilities.
The Second half of the presentation are actual young people talk about their experiences with living on their own and how the Housing Choices programs have helped them.
Question and Answer follows the panel presentations.
RESOURCE PANEL
lEARN MORE ABOUT:
*ggrc - golden gate regional center
*DOR - California Department of Rehabilitation
*SMCCD San Mateo County Community College District - Canada College
*PARCA Advocacy Group
The mission of the Transition to Independence Fair is to inform and support individuals with disabilities toward independent living. Learn more at www.transitionfair.org
Workshop Survey
Tell us what presentation topics you are interested in by completing this short workshop survey. Share the survey with your parents!
Or Scan this QR code with your phone camera:
English Survey
Encuesta en español
