LABBB Transition Department

Preparing Students with Adulthood in Mind

At LABBB, our goal is to prepare all students for a meaningful, successful adulthood at their highest level of independence. We provide a comprehensive continuum of services and learning environments where students understand the connection between school and work.

High School Vocational and Transition Services

For students attending LABBB High School programs, vocational and transition services are an inherent and ongoing process involving continuous assessment and development of academic, independent living, and vocational skills.

Our Team and Support Structure

The Transition Department is composed of a transition department coordinator, a team of transition specialists, and community instructors.

Under the direction of the specialists and coordinator, LABBB’s community instructors provide direct supervision to students in the community. We ensure a supportive environment with typical staff-to-student ratios of 1:3 or 1:4, depending on the specific needs of the students and site requirements. To facilitate these experiences, LABBB provides transportation for staff and students to and from community sites.

The Continuum of Vocational Experiences

High school students participate in school and community-based vocational training and exploration. Students are encouraged to learn and grow by taking risks and expanding the boundaries of their current knowledge.

Our continuum of opportunities includes:

  • School-based work activities.
  • Small group vocational training at community-based work sites.
  • Volunteer work experiences.
  • Unpaid internships and work experiences.
  • Paid supported-employment experiences.
  • Competitive employment.

Community Partners

We offer students exposure to a diverse range of vocational fields to help them identify their strengths and interests.

Vocational Fields Our Students Access:

  • Animal Care and Agriculture
  • Clerical and Medical Billing
  • Customer Service and Retail
  • Food Service
  • Manufacturing, Assembly, and Inventory
  • Janitorial Services
  • Delivery Services

Our Community Partners

We are proud to work with a wide variety of employers and organizations. Some of our current community partners for unpaid work experiences and internships include:

  • Retail and Commercial: CVS, Whole Foods, Omar’s World of Comics, Roasted Granola, Pine and Baker.
  • Medical and Institutional: Lahey Clinic, Armstrong Ambulance, COTA, State Archives.
  • Food Service and Hospitality: Cafe Services, Whitson’s, Harvard Recycling.
  • Community and Non-Profit: Bedford Library, Community Servings, Cradles to Crayons, FoodLink, Grace Chapel, Mystic Community Market.
  • Recreation and Agriculture: Meadow Mist Farm, Good Pickin’ Farm, Jelich Farms, Ironstone Farm, Hayden Center.
  • Internal: LABBB Clerical.

Building Connections

We rely on networking through families, local communities, and current community partners to develop meaningful connections and experiences for our students.

Being a community partner allows local businesses and organizations to play an integral part in giving students real-world vocational experiences. These partnerships allow students to learn vital skills that they will need as they enter the adult world.

An Individualized Approach

The determination of settings and time allocated toward vocational training activities is completely individualized. We determine the appropriate placement and intensity based on:

  • The student’s age and post-secondary goals.
  • The team’s transition discussion at the annual IEP meeting.
  • The student’s interests, aptitude, and level of independence.