- Sandra Day O'Connor High
- What is TSW?
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Purpose of Program
The Transition School to Work (TSW) Program, in partnership with Vocational Rehabilitation, assists students with disabilities in the transition process from school into competitve 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 or vocational program following their exit from high school. Students may receive the following, but not limited to: job placement and/or training services, job related instruction, independent living skills training, and assistance with transition planning. All services are based on individual needs regarding post-secondary goals.
The Transition School to Work Program is a collective team effort. The members of the TSW team are:
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Student
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TSW Teacher/Coordinator
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TSW Career Techs
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
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Parent/Legal Guardian
- Others
The responsibilities of the students include:
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Must be a current DVUSD student
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Must be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation *
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Must be an active participant in the Transition School to Work Program
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Enrolled in TSW Classes as schedule permits to receive all benefits of the program
*Students qualify for vocational rehabilitation services when they have a documented disability that is a barrier to employment and have been found eligible as a Priority 1 Client
The responsibilities of the school may include:
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Recruiting students
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Assessing students with the VR Counselor
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Developing community relations and supports
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Monitoring students on the job
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Providing employability skills throught the Transition School to Work (TSW) classes
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Facilitating career exploration and transition planning
- Provide work experience and job shadow opportunities
The responsibilities of the VR Counselor include:
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Providing career counseling
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Establishing student eligibility
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Developing IPE's (Individual Plan for Employment)
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Providing additional support services
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Continued services after graduation
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