The goal of the transition program at Frostig is to engage students and their parents in thinking ahead, planning for the future, anticipating possible outcomes for the student, and determining the steps that will need to be taken to achieve those dreams. The program centers on the “success attributes”, encouraging students to understand their learning disability, develop an awareness of compensatory strategies (including accommodations and modifications), identify and utilize support systems, and become self-determined and strong self-advocates.

Our program focuses on five broad categories:

Career awareness and development of employment skills
Building and maintenance of relationships
Development of recreation and leisure interests
Independent living skills
Planning for post secondary education and training

The transition program also prepares students to assume responsibility for their educational decisions as they reach the age of majority (18 years of age). To that end, we also work to develop “interagency cooperative planning” with providers including the Department of Rehabilitation and Regional Center.

In addition to developing an Individual Transition Plan (ITP), 5 semesters of coursework are required: one each in 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th grades, and two in the 12^th grade.

Transition is NOT a college-preparatory program or a job placement program.  Parents and students must be active and equal participants with the school.