Transition Services – Community Based Work Program

Norwood and Ogdensburg

Program Description

The Community Based Work Program (CBWP) supports students from 18 component districts with disabilities in a half day work program in a community setting. Being community-based and not center-based, the strength of the program is in its versatility to adapt to individual needs. Students are often introduced to this program through an unpaid work experience, which could potentially lead to paid employment in a Supported Employment program after exiting high school. The Transition Team (Teachers and Job Coaches) work with the students’ IEP (Individualized Education Plan) to guide daily program activities toward earning the new Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) certificate. The CDOS Learning Standards are aligned with the program and students are assessed on the skills, with the goal of achieving Commencement Level skills.