• Transition Services


  • Are you looking for information about community agency services to help you or your child? Scroll down for information about Community Agency Services.
     
    Do you want information on vocational training and job placement services at your student's school? Scroll down for information about On the Job Training.
     
    Are you looking for information about services for our 18-22 year old students? Scroll down for information about District Extended.
     
    Do you want more information about public transportation? Scroll down for information about Public Transportation.
     
     
  • Kimberly Norris

    OJT Transition Specialist

    knorris@ecsdfl.us

     (850) 941-6071 Extension 2

    Cell: (850) 777-0619

  • Community Agency Services

    Transition services are those provided to the ESE student by a community/state agency for the individual to make an easier adjustment to the adult community.  Below is a listing of the most utilized agencies providing services to ESE students.  Each agency has specific criteria to determine if the student is eligible for their services.  Please contact the agency (click the link below for the list of agencies) for more detailed information. 

  • Community, State, and Local Agency Service Providers

  • District Extended (DEP) Enrollment Requirements

    A student with a disability who meets the standard high school diploma requirements may defer the receipt of a standard high school diploma if the student:

    1. has an IEP that prescribes special education, transition planning, transition services, or related services through the school year in which the student attains the age of twenty-two (22); and

    2. is enrolled in accelerated college credit instruction, industry certification courses that lead to college credit, a collegiate high school program, courses necessary to satisfy the Scholar designation requirements, or a structured work-study, internship, or pre-apprenticeship program.

    A student with a disability who receives a certificate of completion and has an individual education plan that prescribes special education, transition planning, transition services, or related services through the school year in which the student attains the age of twenty-two (22) may continue to receive the specified instruction and services.

    DEP provides several different programs. Click on "District Extended Programs" below to learn more about each program.

  • District Extended Programs

  • On The Job Training (OJT)

    What is OJT? 

    OJT is a cooperative education program for exceptional students.

    PHASE 1: Non-paid work experience

    • Training is received in public sector work sites prior to employment.  (Transportation is provided.) 

    PHASE 2:  Paid employment

    • Employment in private sector while earning credit towards graduation. (Transportation is the responsibility of the student.)

    Which students are eligible?

    • Exceptional Education Students in grades 11 and 12 are eligible.

    How does OJT work?

    • Students are screened to interview with employer.
    • Employability skills are discussed with potential students prior to job placement.
    • Flexible work hours (minimum of 15 hours per week).
    • School insurance agreement signed by student and parent.
    • School credit earned for successfully participating in OJT program.

    What are employer responsibilities?

    • Provide supervision.
    • Evaluate student/employee periodically.
    • Work cooperatively with OJT Coordinator.

    What are the student responsibilities?

    • Follow employer/business rules and regulations.
    • Follow school district rules and regulations.
    • Document hours worked on OJT time card.

    What are employer benefits?

    • Dependable, motivated workers who save time and money.
    • Employees with flexible working hours.
    • Support services available.
    • Assist students/employees to become independent, tax-paying adults in the local community.
    • Assist young people to have a successful start in the REAL world of work.

    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT...

    • Kim Norris, Transition Program Specialist                (850) 941-6071 ext. 2 or (850)777-0619

       Or the OJT Coordinator at:

      Escambia High School, Gail Williams:  (850) 453-3221 ext. 301206

      Escambia Westgate School, Amy Bates:  (850) 494-5700 ext. 243

      Northview High School, Obreonne Parker: (850) 761-6000 ext. 302301 or ext. 302415

      Pensacola High School, Brenda Sutton: (850) 806-8474

      Pine Forest High School, Jennifer Crisson:  (850) 806-8876

      Tate High School, Julie Tourney:  (850) 937-5488

      Washington High School, Kim Skelton:  (850) 806-7953

  • On The Job Training (OJT) Frequently Asked Questions