A coordinated set of activities for a student, designed within an outcome-oriented process, which promotes movement from school to post-school activities, including post-secondary education, vocational training, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation. The coordinated set of activities shall be based upon the individual student's needs taking into account the student's preference and interests, and shall include instruction, community experiences, the development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives, and when appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and functional vocational evaluation.
Providing transition services and supports in community settings to students ages 18-21 with intellectual disabilities allows students to expand their independence, self-advocacy, employment, and social and community integration during their final years of mandated public schooling.
Postschool Agencies & Other Transition Resources
This list contains links to many agencies that students and their families may want to consider utilizing. This is in no way inclusive of all agencies providing services nor is it an endorsement of any particular agency. The sharing of this information in no way implies professional recommendations or financial responsibility by District 205.
Staff Contacts
Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
Skip Kumm | Director of Student Services | (630) 617-2475 | |
Justin Olson | Vocational Coordinator | (630) 617-8001 | |
Jason Vanderplow | College of DuPage Case Manager | (630) 617-2496 | |
Amy Brown | Case Manager | ||
Alice Townsend | Speech-Language Pathologist | (630) 617-2400 ext. 5102 | |
Tyler King | Case Manager | (630) 617-2506 | |
Tim Wealton | Transition Specialist | (630) 617-2504 | |
Steve Westendorf | Case Manager | (630) 617-8000 |