Welcome to the Transition Network Blog
A statewide collection of Oregon student successes stories and helpful tips and resources for transition students, families and educators.
Peer2Peer Internships: A Pilot Project Gains Traction
Growing in capacity, numbers, and options When the South Umpqua transition team designed a new approach to summer internships in 2022, they expected good results. The Peer2Peer pilot project aimed to create stronger social connections to help students thrive in new...
Ready or Not, Get Set and Go!
A transition success story, with Susanna Quim When the opportunity for a paid internship came up this past winter, transition student Susanna Quim felt sure she was ready. Her teacher, Krista Hanson, was confident too becauseQuim had a solid foundation in job skills....
Finding a Career that Fits Your Heart, with Adi Valencia
Passion + Planning = Success Some students feel nervous about life after high school because they’re not sure what comes next. For Adi Valencia, the idea of graduating and living on her own is exciting, because she has a clear vision of her next steps. “It’s a little...