Preparing for the Future

Helping students and their families prepare for the future through transition planning and vocational skill-building are core components of the services offered at Esperanza School. 

Transition Planning
Esperanza School works closely with students to help them develop the skills that will prepare them for life after graduation. In addition, we provide parents with vital information on issues like guardianship, Social Security, employment and adult services, including other services available through Esperanza, such as the Coleridge Adult Day Program.

Each student 14 years of age and older works towards long-range goals that are developed based on a vocational skills assessment, career interest survey and parent input. These goals are integrated into the student’s individualized education plan (IEP), and are pursued both in the classroom and through our community-based Vocational Program.

Vocational Program
Esperanza’s Vocational Program provides opportunities for students to explore career options based on their interest and ability while developing practical skills. Through collaborations with local business partners, students have the option to be placed at jobs and internships in fields like horticulture and landscaping, retail sales, art and drama production, hospitality, facilities maintenance, and assembly/production. The Esperanza School Vocational Program enables students to apply skills learned in the classroom, increase their self-esteem, and become more deeply integrated in the community.