Woodland Public Schools

History

The PIT program began in the 2010-2011 school year. Students from local high schools in Southwest Washington participate in the program. They gain experience in a variety of settings from completing household chores, yard work, as well as gaining community job placements in local businesses. They acquire independent cooking skills which includes planning, purchasing, and preparing meals. Learning stations are set up for functional academics and computer applications within the home environment.

Activities

Students navigate within the community learning about local businesses and services. They access the local library, shopping establishments, eateries as well as learning about job opportunities and adult services.

Students are introduced to jobs on and off campus to gain critical work experience. They have created their own auto detailing business providing school district employees the opportunity to have their cars detailed using the proceeds towards paying for their leisure activities. Community business work experience is acquired with a job coach until the student can be independently successful.

Students participate in a variety of recreational activities to assist in a lifelong active lifestyle. Our students access a local crossfit gym, participate in outside sporting and leisure activities, such as bowling, cornhole and walking to encourage an active lifestyle.

Goals

To provide students with opportunities to improve their self-concept

To develop communication skills and positive personal traits through guidance and work experience which will prepare students for employment and job maintenance

To develop human relations skills, personal traits and work habits for transition into the work environment and social community

To develop appropriate leadership skills to promote productive and responsible personal involvement in school, on the job and in the community

PARTNERS IN TRANSITION

Partners in Transition Program (PIT) is a program designed for developmentally delayed special education students ages 18-21. Staffing consists of one special education teacher specializing in the area of transition services and 2 instructional assistant job coaches that also support academic instruction. A three bedroom house across from the district office provides a perfect location for real-life living experiences for the students.