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Transition Education Center outlines job‑readiness and community partnerships; Project Search shows high placement rates
Summary
The Transition Education Center outlined transition services for students with disabilities — employment, independent living and post‑secondary planning — and reported Project Search outcomes including paid internships and high competitive‑employment rates after program completion.
Dr. Gillespie introduced Sarah Derby, assistant director of student support services and principal of the Transition Education Center, who presented the building’s mission and outcomes for students with complex learning needs.
Derby described the center’s four programs — Transition Plus, Project Search (a partnership with Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare), TAP (secondary plus), and AWARE (restorative education for students in suspension) — and the program focus on independent living, employment readiness and community engagement. "Transition services help our…
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