Escambia
District Resources

Escambia County High School High Tech
Career exploration, work-based learning, youth leadership
   Pensacola Pinwheels, Inc.
   2210 Warren Jernigan Place, Suite 101
   Pensacola, FL 32514
     Eunicia Giuchici, MSW, HS/HT Program Director
     (850) 292-2446 or Eunicia.Giuchici@gmail.com
High School/High Tech serves high school students with all types of disabilities ages 14-22 who are pursuing various types of diploma options and are interested in technology-related careers. Escambia County HS/HT primarily serves youth who are court-involved through the Department of Juvenile Justice or the Department of Children and Families.

Escambia County School District Extended Program
The District Extended Program is a cooperative education work program for exceptional students 18-22.  For more information on the programs offered through the program, please visit: http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us/transition/transitionhome_files/Page457.htm  
    Melinda Poe 
    Transition Specialist 
    (850) 469-5557

PHASE ONE:

Non-paid Work Experience—

Training received in a public sector work sites prior to employment in a paid position.  Transportation is provided by the school district.  Selected sites have daily job coach assistance.

PHASE TWO:

Paid Employment—

Employment in the private sector while earning school credit.  Students receive pay.  Transportation is the responsibility of the student with assistance from the O.J.T. staff.  Job coaching services are available.

Student Program Benefits
Students feel good about themselves.

   Students have the opportunity to earn pay.

   Grades typically improve.

   Opportunities for being employed after completion of the program are improved.

   Students who have good experiences generally stay in school.

   Job coaches are provided to assist students on the job.

   Support services are available.

The District Extended Program offers many opportunities working with programs such as the Elementary School Program, Woodham Cafeteria Program, Pine Forest Landscaping Program, Project Search, and Goodwill Easter Seals.

A successful start in the REAL WORLD OF WORK!

Escambia County School District Transition Services
Information on a variety of programs, resources and events are highlighted on the Escambia County School District Transition Services Website.  Please visit it at:http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us/transition/transitionhome.htm

Pensacola Boys Base
Career exposure and employability skills
   Building 3780, NTTC Corry Station
   Pensacola FL 32511
     Robert Cotton
     (850) 453-7521 or bcotton@escambia.k12.fl.us
Pensacola Boys Base is a moderate risk Department of Juvenile Justics (DJJ) residential treatment program for males ages 14-18 located on a United States Navy Base. It provides vocational exposure and marketable skills and behaviors throught job shadowing, vounteering with community partnerships, work-study programs, and a matting and framing program. 

Project REAL (Relevant Experiences for Adult Learners)

  Pensacola State College

  1000 College Parkway

  Pensacola, FL  32504

  Bobbie Harrison, Project REAL Instructor

  bharrison@escambia.k12.fl.us

  (850)469-5316

Project REAL is a partnership between the Escambia County School District, Pensacola State College, Florida Inclusion Network (FIN), Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources Services (FDLRS), Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), and Project 10.  It is an individualized student-centered program of study that provides educational, vocational, and relevant adult life activities for students with intellectual disabilities 22 years of age or older.  It is one of the first programs developed in Northwest Florida.

Project REAL creates independent lifelong learners who are connected to their community through employment, citizenship, wellness, and inclusion in all areas of adult life. This program offers students with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to participate in postsecondary education.

The REAL curriculum is individualized, person-centered,  and is based on the student’s individual needs, strengths, and interests.

The REAL areas of instruction are self-determination, functional academics, financial planning,  and money management.

Students obtain work experience by participating in internships on campus.  They may audit classes, participate in recreational, wellness, and social activities.  They access transportation, improve social and communication skills, share life experiences, and develop friendships.  They learn how to access community resources, attend and actively participate in their Adult Individual Educational Plan (AIEP), develop and use self-advocacy skills, and engage the support of provider of adult services that will meet individual student needs prior to exiting the program.Project REAL believes every individual has the opportunity to learn.

Project SEARCH - High School Transition Program
Career Exploration in a Health Care Setting
Baptist Hospital
    Lisa Bloodworth
    850-595-1330
   lbloodworth@bhcpns.org