Polk County Public Schools

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Transition Services

About the Program

The Polk County School System has entered partnerships with Florida Southern College,
Warner Southern College, University of South Florida, Ridge Vocational Technical Center,
and Traviss Vocational Technical Center to create a unique program for students who desire
independence. This is one program option for ESE students who are 18-21 years old and
want to work toward achieving their desired post-school outcomes. The program provides a
college atmosphere with same age peers and affords each student an opportunity to plan a
transition into adulthood through continued education, work experience, and leisure activities.

Administration

Teri Crace
Senior Manager
863-519-8861

Cathy Chvartsman
Transition Facilitator
863-534-0957

Transition Program Locations

All phone number area codes are 863
Name: Location: Phone:
Charlene Schultz Florida Southern College 616-6470
Maryanne Stevens Traviss Career Center 499-2700
Becki Riley University of South Florida 667-7904
Barbara Dwyer Ridge Career Center 419-3060
Betty Smith-Gay Warner Southern College 638-1398