Transition Co-Op

Who are we?

Transition Co-Op is a community based Bend-La Pine School District program serving young adults ages 18-21 years old with transition needs.

TC Mission:

Transition Co-Op's mission is to enable students to achieve their personal adult goals through training and community experiences in the areas of self-advocacy, employment and life skills. Our students strive to be active contributing members of the community.

Who is Eligible?

• Students should be at least 18 years of age.
• Have completed 4 years of high school.
• Have graduated with an alternate diploma.
• Currently eligible for special education services.

What We Do?

Transition Co-Op is a student driven program. We strive to help students build greater independence through the classes and community experiences we offer:

• Personal Budgeting
• Communication Skills
• Shopping/Cooking
• Health & Fitness
• Housing
• Public Transportation
• Recreation
• Food Handlers Certificate
• Daily Planning
• Social Navigation
• Community Service
• Internships
• College Connection

We Support Students By...

• Creating an ongoing dialogue about defining their personal adult goals, which looks different for each student.
• Offering new experiences in the community that align with and support personal student goals.
• Facilitating opportunities to practice self-advocacy.
• Building collaborative partnerships with local businesses, relevant support agencies/services and fellow community members.
• Respecting where students and families are in the transition process.