ACCEPT Transition

At ACCEPT, our Transition Programs prepare students for a successful passage to adult living. We view each student as the unique individual they are and, using their IEP and results from transition and vocational assessments, develop a personalized transition plan to maximize independence, vocational potential, participation in the community and help students meet their postsecondary vision.

At the heart of our transition programs is an integrated team model that seamlessly blends functional academics, community experiences, social skills development, specialized services, vocational training, and independent living skills. The programs take full advantage of current research showing that weaving these varied supports throughout the day results in greater generalization and therefore more independence and better outcomes for students. We believe that every day should be an opportunity for students to develop self-confidence, self-awareness, and the life skills to pursue their passions.

Transition program components include:

Ongoing Assessment and Evaluation

Our programs are fueled by measures and ongoing assessment protocols to initially design each students’ individual program, routinely monitor progress and adjust students’ programs so that they reach their full potential. Each student’s program is informed by a variety of assessments that identify individual needs, preferences, and interests to inform goals for independent living, vocational and/or academic pursuits.

Specialized Instruction

• Special educators, DESE-endorsed transition specialists, certified vocational/rehabilitation counselors, job coaches, and licensed service providers collaborate to help students work towards their goals
• A seasoned team of speech/language pathologists, behaviorists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and behavioral health professionals provide specialized therapies and services
• On-site nurses who work collaboratively with classroom teams
• Our technology rich environment offers digital devices such as AAC, Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, and interactive whiteboards

Opportunities to Foster Independence

• Access community resources including grocery stores, banks, malls, museums, libraries, parks, gyms, and public transportation
• Activities in shopping, housing, cooking, nutrition, laundry, travel, finances, and safety give students experience in the activities of daily life

Vocational Development

• ACCEPT partners with multiple work sites in the community for career exploration, internships, and job placement in the fields of hospitality, child care, clerical, medical, cosmetology, landscaping, food services, and computer technology
• Certified vocational rehabilitation counselors match interests and aptitude to the right community-work placement. They work with employers to identify reasonable accommodations to allow students to succeed at work
• Job coaching one-to-one or in small groups promotes success with support fading as appropriate to maximum independence
• Students are trained in job seeking skills (resumes, interviewing)
• Simulated work stations and activities facilitate technical, social and workplace skill development

Home-School Connection

We value a strong home-school connection through communication and collaboration and believe it is a critical element of each student’s success.

Skill-Building in Five Domains

• Financial Literacy: Simulated and real-life experience
• Independent Living: Everyday responsibilities and tasks
• Recreation and Leisure: Expanding student engagement
• Social Skills: Relationship building, self-awareness making appropriate choices
• Transition Supports: Setting goals