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Transition Services

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The Goal of Transition Services is to provide learners and families with information to aid in the transition from school to desired post-school outcomes, whether in the workforce, college, or other avenues. The Transition Services team at Central York is committed to providing high-quality academic experiences within a supportive, valued, collaborative community that promotes students' personal growth and the pursuit of their passions and interests. 

Mrs. Shelley Warfield
Transition Coordinator
swarfield@cysd.k12.pa.us

What is Secondary Transition?

Secondary Transition is the process of preparing students for adult life after they leave high school. Transition can be thought of as a bridge between school programs and the opportunities of adult life, including higher education or training, employment, independent living and community participation.
 
Transition planning begins no later than age 14, in middle school or early high school, as students explore possible post-school outcomes through career awareness exploration activities. Planning continues throughout high school as instruction and community experiences support these outcomes.
 
Transition planning involves a partnership between the student, the family, school-age services and program providers, post-secondary services and program providers and local community members. Effective transition involves purposeful planning among all these entities. It entails recognizing the student’s current strengths, interests, preferences, and needs, and then identifying what services and supports he or she will need to achieve future success.

Local Agencies

The following local agencies offer a variety of support services and assistance based on various needs for individuals with disabilities including transition services.

Preparing All Panthers for the Future

Post-secondary Education and Training

The Transition Services program at Central York includes preparing students for continuing education. 

Local College Disability Services contact information includes:

  • HACC York Campus
    Anessa Deppenr
    Disability Service Coordinator
    717-801-2376 | addeppen@hacc.edu
     
  • Penn State York Campus
    Peggy Violette
    Disability Contact Liaison
    717-771-4013 | muv92@psu.edu
     
  • York College of Pennsylvania
    Linda Miller
    Director of Student Accessibility Services
    717-815-1785 | lmille18@ycp.edu
     
  • Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
    Debra Schuch
    Disability Services Coordinator
    717-299-7408 | schuch@stevenscollege.edu
     
  • Millersville University
    Dr. Sherlynn Bessick
    717-871-5554 | learning.services@millersville.edu

Employment

Students involved in Transition Services will receive hands-on training and employment exposure opportunities through a variety of experiences including:

  • Career Development Classes
    • Learners Prep for Success
  • Career and Technical Education
    • York County School of Technology
  • Unpaid Work Experiences
    • SpiriTrust Lutheran
    • Central York School District Food Services
  • Paid Work Experiences (WBLE)
  • Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) Resources
  • Job Coaching Services
  • Job Shadowing 
  • Employee Partnerships

Independent Living

Independent living includes the skills and knowledge an individual needs to direct his or her life at home and in the community. The program incorporates learning experiences such as:

  • Independent Living Skills Development
  • Planning for the Future Living Arrangements
  • Travel and Transportation Skills
  • Recreation and Leisure Activities
  • Community Based Experiences
  • Civil Engagements
  • Mental Health Supports

Other Resources

Pennsylvania Secondary Transition Planning
https://pasecondarytransition.com

Transition Assessment and Goal Generator Assessment Suite
https://tagg.ou.edu/tagg/

Pennsylvania Career Guide
https://www.pa.gov/search.html#q=CareerGuide.pdf

QuickBook of Transition Assessments
https://ocali.org/storage/ocali-ims-sites/ocali-ims-ocali/documents/Quickbook_of_Transition_Assessment.pdf

Pennsylvania Department of Health
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health.html