Transition Department

The Transition Program prepares students for a productive and fulfilling life beyond school using the Expanded Core Curriculum as the foundation. Students develop self-advocacy and decision-making skills, and are instructed in daily living skills to promote independence.

Students' instructors are a highly skilled and experienced team of VI professionals. Core areas of instruction include:

• Applied Academics
• Assistive Technology
• Continuing Education
• Independent Living Skills
• Life Skills
• Orientation and Mobility
• Recreation and Leisure
• Vocation and Career Training

Students are equipped with the skills necessary to strive toward personal goals of independence and self-fulfillment. Students are provided daily opportunities to use these skills to generalize them in life beyond school.

Educational Options for Students in Program

• Career/Vocation
• Classroom and Community Based Discussions and Lessons Life Skills
• High School Diploma
• J.O.B.S. Program (Job Opportunities for Blind Students)
• Off-Campus Work Program
• Ohlone Community College
• Pre-College/College
• Transition Classrooms
• Work Experience

Seminars

• Life After CSB - FYI (For Your Information)

Designated Instructional Services

• Adapted Physical Education
• Speech and Language

Special Programs

• Apartment Living Program
• Art Program

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For more information about our Transition and/or Vocational Programs, please contact Shannon Johns, Principal of Career and Vocational Programs at sjohns@csb-cde.ca.gov or 510-936-5523.