Transition To College For Special Needs Students Workshop

WEST NYACK, N.Y. -- A workshop for special needs students focusing on how to transition to college will be held tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 9 in West Nyack.

Becky Larkin graduated last year from the BOCES program. There is a workshop tonight for students to prepare for transition to college or to the workforce.
Photo Credit: *Rockland BOCES/Facebook*

K Reakes

12/09/2015 1:00 p.m.

The program is for students who have an IEP or 504 Plan and is open to students and their parents, as well as professionals. The program will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. tonight at the Rockland BOCES Conference Center 65 Parrott Road, Building 10 West Nyack.

No registration is required, said Dawn Kitz Rockland BOCES Teacher, Project SEARCH Co-Chairperson.

Rockland BOCES Transition Services staff has the experience, resources and expertise to assist students with a wide range of disabilities in preparing for and making transition to post-school learning, living and working. This is achieved by carefully assessing each student’s abilities and crafting a comprehensive transition plan tailored to each individual. The approach is also collaborative — by partnering with students, families and the community, we help our students achieve their greatest potential.

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