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Laconia High School showcases two-year in-house transition program for students with disabilities
Summary
The Laconia School Board heard a presentation from the district's Special Education Transition Program on May 20, highlighting vocational placements, community partnerships and student-run activities developed since the program moved from contracted services into the high school two years ago.
LACONIA, N.H. — The Laconia School Board on May 20 heard a presentation from the Laconia High School Special Education Transition Program describing two years of in‑school vocational training, community placements and student life-skills activities.
The program, which the district moved from contracted services into an in‑house model two years ago, connects adult students with local businesses and community organizations to build vocational skills, daily living routines and social supports, the presenters said.
Program lead Dornit Olsen, described in the meeting as the special education teacher in charge, said she secured approvals through the state Department of Labor and developed partnerships with local employers.…
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