Transition Learning Center

60 S. 8^th Avenue Suite A

Brighton, CO 80601

303-655-2825

 The Brighton Transition Learning Center, under the auspices of Brighton High School and the Special Education Department, offers these courses in Life Centered Education to students with special needs between the ages of 18-21 who have completed their graduation requirements, but continue to require support and training related to their Post School Outcome documented in their IEP:

COURSE TITLE                                                                  

• Community Access Skills                       8:00- 9:00 a.m.
• On-The-Job Training I, II, and III          9:00-11:00 a.m.
• Independent Living Skills                      11:30-12:30 p.m.
• Vocational Academics                          12:30- 2:10 p.m.

Students who participate in the Transition Learning Center will receive direct instruction and opportunities to practice life centered functional skills in the domain areas below:

Vocational Academics for Success=Functional Academic Skills

            Independent Living Skills =Daily Living Skills

            On-The-Job Training (OJT) =Employment Skills

            Community Access Skills

            Social, Interpersonal and Communication Skills

            Recreational and Leisure Skills

Functional Academic Skills

Direct Instruction and practice in the basic reading, writing, speaking and math skills used in real life adult situations and activities.

• Survival Reading
• Money Management
• Developing and Understanding a Budget
• Calculating a Paycheck & Time Card
• Basic Banking
• Current Events
• Accessing Information Through Newspapers, Internet and Other Sources
• Computer Skills (keyboarding, internet safety, word processing)
• Telling Time and Time Management
• Informed Decision Making
• Creating a Transitional Portfolio

 Daily Living Skills

·        Self Care

o       Bathing

o       Dental Hygiene

o       Finger and Toe Nails

o       Washing Hair

·        Basic First Aid

·        Household Management

o       Paying bills

o       Setting up utilities

·        Emergency Response and Safety Skills and Knowledge

·        Personal Safety

·        Cleaning House

·        Laundry

·        Cooking

·        Shopping

Employment Skills and Career Resource Center

·        Exploring Occupational Interests and Possible Careers

·        Seeking and Obtaining a Job

o       Job etiquette

o       Filling out Job Applications

o       Preparing for Job Interviews

o       Creating a Resume

·        Developing Good Work Habits and Positive Attitudes

·        Self Management

·        Employment Responsibility

o       Dependability

o       Attendance

o       Punctuality

o       Initiative

o       Flexibility

o       Quality and Quantity of Work

o       Following Directions

o       Asking for Help

·        Participating in Volunteer On-The-Job Training

·        Leadership

·        Basic Technology Skills for the workplace

Social and Interpersonal Skills

·        Self Advocacy

·        Communication

o       Active Listening

o       Negotiating

o       Interpreting

o       Conflict Resolution

·        Relationships

o       Friendships

o       Dating

o       Marriage

o       Initiation Social Interactions

o       Getting Along with Others

·        Responsibility

o       Understanding Strengths and Limitations

·        Emotions

o       Expressing Feelings Appropriately

·        Respecting Authority

o       Law Enforcement

o       Boss and/or Supervisor

o       Accepting Corrections

·        Working in Groups

·        Working Independently

·        Self-control

·        Using Good Judgment in Social Situations

·        Basic Sex Education

 Community Access Skills

• Using Public Transportation
• Connecting with Adult Support Agencies and Public Services
• Using Community Emergency Services
• Accessing Medical Help
• Travel
• Accessing Adult Continuing Post-Secondary Education
  • Vocational and Training Resources
  • Community Colleges
• Restaurants
• Shopping
• Libraries
• Accessing Community Events and Social Support Systems

 Recreation and Leisure Skills

• Initiating and Planning Recreational Activities
• Developing Hobbies
• Using Local  Recreational and Entertainment Facilities
• Joining Adult Clubs and Organizations
• Special Olympics
• Physical Health and Exercise
• Being on a Team or in a League
• Using Free Time Effectively for Personal Health and Happiness