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“I will instruct you and teach you the way to go; I will watch over “Work bears a particular mark of man and of humanity - the mark
Transition Guide you and be your adviser.” of a person operating within a community.”
— Psalms 32:8 — Pope John Paul II

Post Secondary Destination:

Workplace And Community Living

Workplace

Students who are considering going to work and Co-op Teacher, students can plan their pathway
immediately following secondary school may decide to work. Participation in the Annual TCDSB Job
to do so after achieving an Ontario Secondary School Fair in which students have the opportunity to meet
Diploma (OSSD) or an Ontario Secondary School employers and to develop job search skills is of great
Certificate (OSSC). Students who are interested in this benefit to students who are looking for employment.
pathway are encouraged to take part in co-operative This is a excellent place to register with their local
education programs in grades 11 and/or 12. They are employment agency. The following link provides a map
also encouraged to consider the Specialized High Skills of all employment agencies in Toronto. http://www.
Major (SHSM) program that may be offered at their toronto.ca/socialservices/pdf/TESSlocations.pdf
school. In consultation with the Guidance Counsellor

COMMUNITY LIVING – Transition Planning to Post-Secondary

Students who are registered in non-credit courses c) there are Short Term and Long Term goals set.
(K courses) may be attaining a Certificate of The goal of transition planning is to assist parents and
Accomplishment (COA) before leaving secondary students so that the graduates of the Toronto Catholic
school. This certificate is a useful means of recognizing District School Board special needs programs will have
a student’s participation in the secondary school appropriate community networks, placements and
program, especially for students who plan to take other post secondary opportunities.
certain types of vocational programs or further training
for employment after leaving school. Through a process of consultation, a long range plan
is created in Grade 10 and updated annually, which
The following are some options that students may
addresses the specific needs of the individual student.
have through the Community Agencies with which
students may be affiliated. All of the agencies are The consultation may address:
included in the DSO, Developmental Services
• Accessing community networks
Ontario (http://www.dsontario.ca/ )
• Identifying necessary Life Skills for community living
• Community participation – This is a day program
• Workplace experiences
similar to the high school life skills model
• Appropriate community programs and services
• Employment support programs – Example, Corbrook
(http://www.corbrook.net/ ) • Post Secondary education options
• Job readiness programs Parents and teachers are encouraged to contact and
• Direct employment after high school work with the Post Secondary Transition Teacher once
the student enters Grade 10.
The transition from school to work, further education,
and community living can be particularly challenging This service is available for those identified as having
for many exceptional students. A successful a Multiple Exceptionality, a Developmental Disability
transition is significantly increased when: or significant needs based on an Autism Spectrum
Disorder.
a) schools work with parents, employers, community
agencies and providers of further education to To access Transition Planning Support, contact the
develop coordinated plans School’s Special Education Department.
b) planned early

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