Transition Department
The Transition Program prepares students for a productive and fulfilling life beyond school using the Expanded Core Curriculum as the foundation. Students develop self-advocacy and decision-making skills, and are instructed in daily living skills to promote independence.
Students' instructors are a highly skilled and experienced team of VI professionals. Core areas of instruction include:
- Applied Academics
- Assistive Technology
- Continuing Education
- Independent Living Skills
- Life Skills
- Orientation and Mobility
- Recreation and Leisure
- Vocation and Career Training
Students are equipped with the skills necessary to strive toward personal goals of independence and self-fulfillment. Students are provided daily opportunities to use these skills to generalize them in life beyond school.
Educational Options for Students in Program
- Career/Vocation
- Classroom and Community Based Discussions and Lessons Life Skills
- High School Diploma
- J.O.B.S. Program (Job Opportunities for Blind Students)
- Off-Campus Work Program
- Ohlone Community College
- Pre-College/College
- Transition Classrooms
- Work Experience
Seminars
- Life After CSB - FYI (For Your Information)
Designated Instructional Services
Special Programs
Alumni, check out our Alumni Connection page.
For more information about our Transition and/or Vocational Programs, please contact Shannon Johns, Principal of Career and Vocational Programs at sjohns@csb-cde.ca.gov or 510-936-5523.
Events
- Lowenfeld-Akeson
Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 9:00AM - 3:30PM - Braille Challenge
Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 8:00AM - 4:00PM - Learning Lab
Workplace Resolutions, March 25, 27, 2025
Empowerment Exchange, May 6, 8, 13, 15, 2025
- Short Courses
Speak with Confidence, February 3-7, 2025
Improv Insight, March 10-14, 2025
Access Through Transit, April 14-18, 2025 - Open House
Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 9:00AM - 2:00PM - Spring Concert
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:30PM
Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00PM - Spring Art Show
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 9:00AM - 9:00PM
- Summer Academies
Week 1: June 9-13, 2025
Week 2: June 16-20, 2025
Week 3: June 23-27, 2025 - General Tours (Google Form)
Please fill out the Google Form if you are interested in attending any of our General Tour days. General Tours are available on these days:
- Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:00PM
- Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 11:00AM
- Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 11:00AM