Help with Transitioning to Adulthood!
Transitions School to Community Program is now accepting referrals for the fall! Space is limited and fills up quickly.
The program helps special needs teens and young adults continue on their path to adulthood. Speak to your Special Education contact at your child’s high school about obtaining a referral to the Transitions Program at LARC. Students must be at least 18 and still enrolled in high school to be eligible for the program. Call Lou Ann Roberto, Transitions Coordinator at 860-482-9364 x350 for more information!
The program helps special needs teens and young adults continue on their path to adulthood. Speak to your Special Education contact at your child’s high school about obtaining a referral to the Transitions Program at LARC. Students must be at least 18 and still enrolled in high school to be eligible for the program. Call Lou Ann Roberto, Transitions Coordinator at 860-482-9364 x350 for more information!
In LARC's School to Community Transitions Program, you will spend time identifying personal goals, and acquiring the skills needed to attain those goals. Programs are customized to your unique strengths, abilities and your individualized education plan (IEP). We work collaboratively with you, your parents/guardians, and your school district to determine and implement the most effective strategies, empowering you to achieve your full potential.
Major emphasis is placed on developing employment, social thinking, self-expression, life and interpersonal skills, and self-advocacy.
Major emphasis is placed on developing employment, social thinking, self-expression, life and interpersonal skills, and self-advocacy.
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Areas of focus include:
Employment and Career Planning
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Universal Design for Student Transition
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The Staff
The staff of Transitions believes in a team approach and consists of a program coordinator, certified special education teacher, transition/vocational coaches, behavior specialists, clinical counseling, support and related services consultants. We consult with CT State agencies including DDS and BRS as needed for planning and provision of adult services upon graduation.
The Location
Transitions is located in state-of-the-art space at LARC (314 Main Street, Torrington). The classroom includes a fully equipped kitchen, Smart Board, laundry area, and accessible restrooms. The community of Torrington and surrounding towns serve as the "extended classroom".
For More Information
To learn more about Transitions, please fill out the form below, call 860-482-9364 x350.
The staff of Transitions believes in a team approach and consists of a program coordinator, certified special education teacher, transition/vocational coaches, behavior specialists, clinical counseling, support and related services consultants. We consult with CT State agencies including DDS and BRS as needed for planning and provision of adult services upon graduation.
The Location
Transitions is located in state-of-the-art space at LARC (314 Main Street, Torrington). The classroom includes a fully equipped kitchen, Smart Board, laundry area, and accessible restrooms. The community of Torrington and surrounding towns serve as the "extended classroom".
For More Information
To learn more about Transitions, please fill out the form below, call 860-482-9364 x350.
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