Columbus City Schools provides individualized transition and planning for students with disabilities. The foundation for transition is best done early on at the elementary, middle, and high school years as outlined by the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). Each high school has a Transition Coordinator who is dedicated to working along side the student and his or her family to provide:

• Career Exploration
• Career and Technical Training
• Internship Opportunities
• Post Secondary Education Opportunities

In addition, each Special Needs Transition Coordinator is committed to provide instructional assistance in independent living, becoming more involved in the community, and how to maintain satisfactory personal and social relationships.

Project SEARCH is a one-year internship and employment program designed for students with disabilities who are in their last year of high school.

Got an IEP or 504 Plan? Get help planning your child's future at the Transition Fair!

On Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at East High School, Columbus City Schools presents the 2024 Transition Fair. The Fair seeks to help caregivers who have children with learning exceptionalities create a pathway for life-long student success. Families interested in attending the Transition Fair can register at bit.ly/CCSTransitionFair2024 to experience more than 50+ community organizations, guest speakers, and family fun with FREE Cleveland Cavaliers 30 minute basketball clinics and Touch-a-Truck. 

Guest Speaker Topics:

• Tools to help plan an IEP
• Medicaid Waiver Services info
• Strategies to support students throughout the school year

Click here to view the complete list of Guest Speakers, topics, and times.

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