Bloomington Transition Center

Bloomington Transition Center provides transition services to young adults with disabilities as they move from an educational setting toward living and working independently in the community. BTC is a Special Education program offering students a vocational and independent living skills training program that works in collaboration with students, families and community agencies.

What Does BTC offer to Young Adults?

BTC offers comprehensive assessments and training geared toward facilitating each student's transition from school to community. The curriculum emphasizes the following:

  • Jobs and training
  • Recreation and leisure
  • Community participation
  • Home living
  • Postsecondary training

BTC also offers support to facilitate independence in accessing the college system and interagency collaboration with adult service providers such as Hennepin County Social Services, Rehabilitation Services, mental health and medical providers and residential providers.

Student Expectations

  • Independently follow a daily schedule at school and in the community.
  • Work cooperatively with their case managers to develop an individualized transition plan.
  • Have a desire to gain vocational skills and work in the community.
  • Develop skills for independent living.
  • Actively participate and attend BTC.

How are students enrolled at BTC?

An Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) meeting is held at the high school with a BTC staff person in attendance. Students must be between 18-21 years of age to be considered. The IEP team, including the student and parents, reviews the student’s IEP to determine if BTC is the appropriate program to address the student’s unmet IEP transition goals.

Students can graduate from high school with their peers, but must consent to having their diplomas deferred by school personnel until they exit BTC. Completion of BTC services can occur at any point, as determined by the IEP, up until the school year that the student turns 21 and eligibility for the program ends.

Contact

952-681-6118
Fax: 952-681-6179

Bloomington Transition Center
Community Education Campus
2575 W 88th St., Door #10
Bloomington, MN 55431