WHITE BEAR TRANSITION PLUS PROGRAM

WHITE BEAR TRANSITION PLUS PROGRAM is a Title I public high school that is part of the White Bear Lake School District school district, located in HUGO, MN with about 35 students offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 5 teachers, WHITE BEAR TRANSITION PLUS PROGRAM has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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 WHITE BEAR TRANSITION PLUS PROGRAM is a specialized educational initiative offered by White Bear Lake Area Schools (ISD 624) designed to support young adults, typically ages 18 to 21, who have completed their high school credit requirements but continue to require special education services. The program focuses on bridging the gap between the classroom and independent adulthood by emphasizing the development of functional life skills, vocational training, and community integration.

Located in Hugo, Minnesota, the program provides a tailored curriculum that helps students navigate the transition to post-secondary life. Key areas of instruction include independent living skills, self-advocacy, career exploration, and social communication. By partnering with local businesses and community resources, Transition Plus aims to foster student autonomy and prepare participants for successful employment and active participation in their communities after aging out of the public school system.

For more information, contact WHITE BEAR TRANSITION PLUS PROGRAM at (651) 773-6051 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.