Transition from School to Work (TSW) Program 

The TSW Program, in partnership with Vocational Rehabilitation, assists students with disabilities in the transition process from school into competitive employment and/or post secondary training and education.

The purpose of this program is to help students develop skills they can utilize beyond their high school experience. A variety of services will be offered to guide the students toward becoming competitively employed and/or enrolled in a post-secondary program following their exit from high school. All services are based on individual needs regarding post-secondary goals. Students may receive the following, but are not limited to:

     1. job placement and/or training services

     2. job related instruction

     3. independent living skills training

     4. assistance with transition planning

The TSW Program is a collective team effort. The members of the TSW team are:

• Student
• TSW Teacher/Coordinator
• TSW Career Techs
• Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
• Parent/Legal Guardian
• Other agencies

The responsibilitites of the students include:

• Must be a current DVUSD student
• Must be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation*
• Must be an active participant in the TSW Program
• Enrolled in TSW class, as schedule permits

 *Students qualify for vocational rehabilitation services when they have a documented disability that is a carrier to employment and have been found eligible as a Priority 1 client*

The responsbilitities of the school may include:

• Recruiting students
• Assessing students with the VR Counselor
• Developing community relations and supports
• Monitoring students on the job
• Providing employability skills through the TSW classes
• Facilitating career exploration and transition planning
• Provide work experience and job shadow opportunities

The responsibilitites of the VR Counselor include:

• Providing career counseling
• Establishing student eligibility
• Developing IPE's (Individual Plan for Employment)
• Providing additional support services
• Countinued services after graduation