by Suzanne Johnson | Jul 8, 2020 | Transition Network
At age 15, Vince Rosiello is still too young to drive. He is, however, old enough to hold two jobs and be a full-time student. This past year, he successfully finished his freshman year at Sisters High School in the transition program, and he’ll be back as a sophomore...
by Suzanne Johnson | Jun 23, 2020 | Transition Network
Every transition student is unique. They have different strengths, interests, and talents, and different challenges too. And like most young adults, they spend a lot of time thinking about their future. What kind of job would they enjoy? How will they get around town?...
by Suzanne Johnson | Jun 11, 2020 | Transition Network
Life can be stressful in the best of times. These days, families have even more challenges as they stay at home, studying and working together. Students miss their friends and teachers, many jobs and internships are on hold, and the future seems unpredictable. The new...
by Suzanne Johnson | May 22, 2020 | Transition Network
Three Helpful Apps for Transition Students, from an Assistive Technology Specialist Wendy Burkhardt has high expectations for her students. “It’s important to believe that a student is capable. When we start with that expectation, that they can do a certain task even...
by Suzanne Johnson | May 13, 2020 | Transition Network
Ask Desiree Berry what a typical day looks like for her, and with a smile she’ll answer, “There’s no such thing as a typical day.” Her work schedule takes her from board meetings to one-on-one sessions with transition students, and from presenting at workshops to...
by Suzanne Johnson | Apr 15, 2020 | Transition Network
Q & A with Jonathan Chase When Jonathan Chase was 14 years old, few people had high expectations for his future. He wasn’t succeeding in school, he’d recently been diagnosed with autism, and he was told he’d never be able to drive a car. Fast forward two decades,...
