Career and Transition Services

To provide innovative, high-quality transition support services to students with disabilities. Emphasis is placed on developing the student's self-determination and those skills necessary for achieving successful postsecondary outcomes. Outcomes may include, but are not limited to, independent living, vocational training, employment, and postsecondary education. All services will be provided in a manner consistent with student-centered planning and will reflect the student's unique characteristics, talents, interests, and desires.

Transition Services refers to those programs and services provided by Prince William County Public Schools' Special Education Departments that are specifically designed to prepare and support students with disabilities in their transition from high school to adult roles.

This includes:

• Assisting students in identifying a postsecondary vision for themselves based upon their interests and preferences
• Assisting students in identifying their transition-related needs and in planning for their transition
• Providing instructional opportunities to students so that they may acquire the skills necessary for adult life
• Providing opportunities for career awareness, career exploration, and the development of appropriate work behaviors and marketable job skills
• Facilitating linkages with adult services, vocational training, and postsecondary education providers

The ultimate goal is for students to participate in meaningful activities that will equip them with the requisite skills to live successful and rewarding lives.