LCPS Career & Transition Newsletter

In September, CAST RRH was offered a tour of the General Dynamics Flight Operations at Dulles Airport. Students were given an opportunity to sit in a flight simulator, check out the Gulfstream G-8 Fleet, and talk with employees representing varied roles in the day to day flight operations. It was an exciting day to explore what a career in aviation could look like!

CAST students at Academies of Loudoun are excited for a year of opportunities. Students are receiving instruction focused on workplace readiness and independent living. They are participating in hands on experiences to enhance their instruction in a variety of internship locations throughout the building. Students are also spending time exploring their community and engaging in activities to prepare for their futures.

The Education for Employment (EFE) students at Broad Run High School supported a student-led fundraiser for Loudoun Breast Health Network. During class they created the marketing plan for this event. They also assisted in the coffee shop with the sales of the cookies while working on their workplace readiness skills. Gourmet Foods and Culinary Arts students baked the cookies and there was even a taste test judged by staff members. $200 was raised for Loudoun Breast Health Network!

Students gained valuable workplace readiness skills alongside of National Honor Society members while participating and organizing a food drive for Tree of Life Food Pantry in Leesburg. Students collected, labeled, sorted, and packed over 2,800 pounds of food (yes, you read that number right)! This was a collaborative effort that spanned over two weeks of collections for Tree of Life. Over many class periods, students checked expiration dates, sorted food into specific categories, and packed them into liftable boxes to haul off to the food pantry.

The Cascades CAST program visited Our Stomping Ground in Herndon. The mission of Our Stomping Ground is to build inclusive communities and strengthen neighborhoods through diverse programming, sustainable, affordable housing, and social spaces for people of all abilities. Students met with a resident to inquire about their experiences with independent living at the apartment complex. They were also able to tour two apartments and see what activities and amenities were available to residents.

LCPS Career & Transition is excited to announce the creation of their Schoology group named "Transition for Parents." This resource is a one-stop shop for parents and caregivers to gain information on transition. Resources include information on transition basics, community agency partners, turning 18, college/training/employment, upcoming events, self-determination and self-advocacy, career exploration, and LCPS newsletter archives. We hope you find this group helpful and informative.

You can join the group by using the Schoology Group Code: 6DC8-4X4D-4J8JH. Once you are in the group, please click on the RESOURCES tab to access information.

LCPS Career & Transition is seeking business partners throughout Loudoun County. If you know of a business that would be willing to host our students for long- or short-term work experience, host a job shadow day or even set up a time to speak to a group of students about a specific industry, please contact Suzanne Burch (571-252-1253).

Jenna Arndt, Special Education Supervisor: 571-252-1054

Suzanne Burch, Transition Specialist: 571:252-1253

Sarah Hendricks, Transition Specialist 571-252-1072

There is also a Transition Teacher at each high school.