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Career and Transition Services

Successful transition to a variety of postsecondary options is achieved through a continuum of instructional strategies, collaborative interdisciplinary team supports, use of technology, and awareness of and access to community resources.
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Transition Planning

Planning for the transition from school to post-school options is a critical part of a students’ Individual Education Program (IEP) process in the middle and high school years.
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Career Assessment Services

Secondary students receiving special education can participate in any career assessment service.
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Employment and Transition Services

Helping students transition to life after high school.
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Work Awareness and Transition (WAT)

Work Awareness and Transition (WAT) is a course for middle and high school students with disabilities that emphasizes personal awareness, career exploration, and work expectations.
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Postsecondary Services

Career and Transition Services provides assistance with adult agency referrals and linkages to postsecondary services for students to include college accommodations, the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.
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College Accommodations

College accommodations are supports and services provided at no cost to eligible students with disabilities. Accommodations serve to ensure equal access and opportunity to benefit from classes, programs, and activities.

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Career and Transition Services Presentation

Presentation on FCPS Career and Transition Services (CTS) by Sarah Blake, Janelle Ellis and Trevor Christensen.
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Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities

FCPS offices and programs, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
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Postsecondary Services

Career and Transition Services provides assistance with adult agency referrals and linkages to postsecondary services for students to include college accommodations, the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.
Photo of a student at a career fair

Transition Planning

Planning for the transition from school to post-school options is a critical part of a students’ Individual Education Program (IEP) process in the middle and high school years.
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Career and Transition Services Program Program Improvement and Innovation Plan

Relevant details and data for the Career and Transition Services Program.
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Special Education Instruction

Our Special Education Instruction program is designed to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities, ensuring they receive the support and resources necessary to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.