The transition from high school to post-secondary education, employment, technical training and independent living can feel intimidating, uncertain and a little scary. Especially if you or your student is already in high school and graduation seems to be looming just around the corner! The earlier you start preparing for life after high school, the more confident and equipped both you and your student will be.
Whether your student is in elementary school or a senior in high school, let us take the guesswork out of the equation, start where you are, and help you and your student create a path towards independence – whatever that level that may be for them – We see you, we understand you and we are here to help! Our youth transition program is part of the Kansas Youth Transition Network and the Youth Transition Alliance of Wyandotte County.
What is Transition Planning?
Transition planning is a student-centered process designed to prepare youth with disabilities for life after high school. It includes setting goals and taking steps toward postsecondary education, employment, independent living, and community participation. Starting early helps students build skills and confidence, and ensures families have time to access the resources and supports their child needs for success.
If you are referring a youth or young adult to our program, Please click the button above or follow the link HERE
For information on Youth Transition Services under the KYTN grant in Wyandotte County
Contact: Elle Jennings, KYTN Youth Transition Specialist | rjennings@independenceinc.org | 785-371-1634
Download our KYTN Brochure (English) HERE
Our Brochures are also available in the following languages
- Spanish KYTN Brochure Spanish
- Burmese KYTN Brochure Burmese
- Swahili KYTN Brochure Swahili
Download our KC Services Flyer HERE
Our KC Services Flyer is also available in the following languages
- Spanish KCK Services Flyer Spanish
- Burmese KCK Services Flyer Burmese
- Swahili KCK Services Flyer Swahili
Note: The Kansas Youth Transition Network (KYTN) was established under a grant from the Kansas Department of Education, and is comprised of Youth Transition Councils and Community Groups working together to support youth with disabilities and their families and caretakers throughout Kansas, in their journey to post-high school independence, employment or higher education. Independence, Inc. is working under the KYTN grant to create innovate ways of working with youth ages 10 and up through extended Youth Transition Services within Wyandotte County, as we partner with other agencies and school districts to support the independent living and employment goals of youth with disabilities.
At Independence, Inc. we understand that your plan for transition into post-high school life doesn’t just start when you’re a junior or senior. We work with youth ages 10 and up to start identifying:
- strengths
- interests
- hopes for the future
- ideas and goals
To start working towards and helping to shape:
- successful IEP or 504 plans
- community involvement and engagement
- school involvement (whether public school, homeschool, virtual school or other learning environment)
- self-determination
- communication and interview skills
To help identify and present opportunities to:
- volunteer or intern
- create hobbies
- find and apply for job opportunities
- identify peer support opportunities
And to learn independent living skills like:
- how to manage money
- conflict resolution
- self-advocacy
- cleaning and organizing
- time management
- cooking and meal prep
For students
Casey Life Skills – Resources to Inspire
Creating a Post-Secondary Vision Board
For Schools/Educators
KYTN In-Class Transition Training Proposal