Specialized Support Services (SSS) helps prepare the high school student as they transition to adult life. The foundation is the person-centered vocational profile. SSS then develops a transition plan through the profile process to address all areas of the student’s life – including social, transportation, vocation, new funding sources, etc.

The program identifies goals for the student’s remaining time in the school district. More importantly, it answers the question: What will the student’s life look like when they graduate and enter the adult world? SSS is a collaborative effort between Aspire, the individual, their family and school district. An individualized transition plan is then developed with such typical components as:

• Paid or unpaid community work experience
• Social opportunities within community
• Alternative transportation methods
• Post-graduation funding sources
• Service coordination
• Job shadowing
• Employer tours

In addition, individualized educational coaching is available for students with a local or Regents diploma who are interested in post-secondary education. Usually offered during the senior year, a typical day might include:

• Assistance with college application process
• Identifying a potential major to pursue
• How to register for a college course
• Navigating the college campus