Transition Pathway Services Model Demonstration
Project Description:
The Transition Pathway Services (TPS) Model Demonstration is 5-year federal grant that the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) received from the Rehabilitation Services Administration, in the U.S. Department of Education. The TPS aims to improve career and academic planning skills so that high school students with disabilities will be successful in achieving competitive integrated employment and post-secondary outcomes upon completion of their secondary education. MRC and partners will provide work based learning experiences and a menu of services to students. Through a person centered collaborative team based approach, students career goals are thoughtfully planned and supported.
MRC has dedicated TPS counselors in their Roxbury, Lawrence and Springfield offices serving the catchment areas in neighboring towns and cities. MRC will develop, implement, and evaluate a coordinated set of services and supports (listed below) provided by community partners, including independent living centers, career centers, pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS) vendors, and more than a dozen local education agencies (LEAs).
MRC will support 651 students with disabilities over the life of the TPS Model Demonstration.
Keyword(s):
Work Based Learning, Transition, Employment, Career Preparation
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Other Direct/Model Services, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Employment-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Other - Assistive Technology, Other - Leadership, Other
Target Audience:
Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone, Rural/Remote, Urban
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County, State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
