TRANSITION

Transition is a public high school that is part of the Southwest Cook Coop Spec Ed school district, located in Orland Park, IL with about 177 students. With about 20 teachers, Transition has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The facility located at 14535 John Humphrey Drive in Orland Park, Illinois, is known as the **Transition Center**, operated by Consolidated High School District 230. This specialized program is designed to support young adults, typically aged 18 to 22, who have completed their high school graduation requirements but continue to require individualized support services to prepare for independent living and adulthood.

The program focuses on fostering independence by helping students develop essential life skills, including vocational training, community integration, and functional academics. By bridging the gap between high school and the adult world, the Transition Center provides a structured environment where students can work on job readiness, social communication, and personal management skills tailored to their specific Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.

For more information, contact Transition at (708) 873-1600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.