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Welcome to the Colonial Forge Counseling Center!
"The professional school counselor is a certified/licensed educator trained in school counseling with unique qualifications and skills to address all students' academic, personal/social and career development needs. Professional school counselors implement a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes and enhances student achievement." (ASCA, The Role of the Professional School Counselor)
Phone: 540-658-6115 ext. 117031
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Degrees and Certifications:
Mr. Jacob Palyo
Supports students with last names: A- Bro
Phone: 5406586115
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Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Shawn Addo
Supports students with last names: Bru- E
Phone: 5406586115
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Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Tisha Henderson
Supports students with last names: F- H
Phone: 5406586115
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Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Miranda Todd
Supports students with last names: I- McC
Phone: 5406586115
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Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Teresa Chambers
Supports students with last names: McD- P
Phone: (540) 658-6115
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Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Camillia Smith-Nickarz
Supports students with last names: Q- S
Phone: 5406586115
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Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Rebecca Shay
Supports students with last names: T-Z
Phone: 540-658-6115 ext. 117038
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Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Lisa Devine
Registrar
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Phone: (540) 658- 6115 ext. 117055
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Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Jessica Muise
Data Specialist
Phone: 540-658-6000
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Mrs. Bethany Ventura
Special Education Transition Planning and Coordination
What is Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities?
Transition is the process students and their families use to think about life after high school, to identify their desired outcomes, and to plan their community and school experiences to assure that the students acquire the knowledge and skills to achieve their goals.
Why is Transition Important?
Steven Covey says to "begin with the end in mind." That idea is the heart of transition planning. If the "end" we have in mind is "educated employees," then the transition planning is the "beginning." It sets the education course for middle and secondary students with disabilities that leads to access to adult services, postsecondary education and the world of work. The idea of transition is simple, but actually carrying out the process can be daunting as we try to weave together the appropriate combination of educational and social services. The legislators who developed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA PL 101-476) included transition components in the legislation with the goal of preparing students with disabilities to access the supports and services they need to become as independent as possible
How Do We Do Transition?
The transition planning process should enable the student to move successfully from school to postsecondary education and training, employment, independent living, and community participation based on the student's preferences, interests, and abilities.
