The goal of students with disabilities attending 18+ programming’s is to work on their transition goals and prepare them for life after leaving Austin Independent School District.
To qualify for 18+ services the student must:
- Be accessing special education services
- Have a need to continue to work on transition goals (vocational, social, recreational/leisure, life skills)
- Completed all graduation requirements
- Graduating under a 35, 54, 55, 56, 57 graduation code
- 18+ Services Information.pdf
Austin ISD 18+ Programming Interest Form will be available to be completed in the fall semester of the student’s senior year. Forms must be completed by the student's case manager. Students may indicate an interest in multiple programs (For example: Project Search and Greenleaf NCC).
Additional information:
- Austin ISD 18+ Programs Presentation
- Austin ISD 18+ Programs Video Recording (English with Spanish interpretation)
For additional assistance with forms or information please contact your transition specialist.
AISD 18+ Programming Opportunities
Austin Independent School District is committed to providing a variety of 18+ programming opportunities to fit student’s unique needs. AISD will provide tours and information sessions. See calendar >
Go Project
The GO Project is a community-based transition program for students with disabilities who are 18-21 years of age. The program enables students to move beyond the high school setting and finish their education in a college or work environment. The GO Project promotes adult living skills and allows students to participate in activities related to all transition areas and develop relationships with same-age peers.
Greenleaf NCC
In an 1882 partnership between Easterseals Central Texas and Austin ISD, Greenleaf Neurodiversity Community Center is offering a transition program for students who are 18-22, have met state graduation requirements, and have autism or related neurodivergent conditions. Students in the program work toward mastery of their individual education plan, post-secondary, and social communication goals through project-based learning in arts and technology, work experiences at local businesses, direct instruction in classroom and community settings, and Greenleaf NCC's wrap-around social, recreational, and vocational learning opportunities during out-of-school time and beyond the age of 22.
- Greenleaf NCC 18+ Program
- Contact Greenleaf for tour opportunities
Project Search
The Project SEARCH Transition-to-Work Program is a unique, business-led, one-year employment preparation program that takes place entirely at Baylor Scott & White (Oak Hill Location). Total workplace immersion facilitates a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and hands-on training through worksite rotations. The program culminates in individualized job development.
Transition to Life in the Community (TLC)
The Rosedale TLC program prepares students and their families for life after graduation by offering daily community and vocational experiences outside the classroom. TLC staff provide students and families with the support necessary to create a meaningful life plan for their students following graduation.