Transition Program
Improved outcomes for all students with Disabilities
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Pre-ETS are federally funded services designed to help students with disabilities explore career options, develop workplace readiness skills, and prepare for life after high school. These services are available to eligible students and focus on five core areas: job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, postsecondary education counseling, workplace readiness training, and self-advocacy instruction.
LINK: This program connects students, families, and districts to resources and opportunities that support successful transitions. Learn more on our LINK page.
Technical Assistance We partner directly with districts across our region to strengthen their transition programs from the ground up. Our technical assistance supports IEP and transition compliance, provides professional development and training for educators and staff, and offers expert consultation on best practices in transition planning.
Pre-Employment Transition Services (PRE-ETS)
In collaboration with ESD105 Special Service Department, the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) plays a critical role in providing a coordinated set of transition services and activities to students with disabilities so they can be ready to embark on achieving their employment goals for post-secondary success.
ESD105’s contracted services will better equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in the 21st-century workforce.
Central Washington Interagency Transition Network (cwITN)
The Interagency Transition Network (ITN) was formed in 2019 to serve as the catalysts for enhancement in a comprehensive local system to share resources and time for maintaining compliance, continuous programmatic improvement activities, providing effective services, and improving transition services and outcomes for youth and families.
In partnership with community stakeholders, the goal of the ITN is to support every student with disabilities as they transition into adulthood and establish meaningful community engagement that honors individuality and personal choice.
The Yakima County CWITN is comprised of the various agencies and School Districts across our region.
Parents and self-advocates with disabilities attend ITN meetings as well. We welcome all interested in attending the ITN!