TRANSITION PROGRAM AT UNMC NEBRASKA MEDICINE

MUNROE MEYER BUILDING; 444 S 4
OMAHA, NE 68104

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The **Transition Program at UNMC/Nebraska Medicine**, located in the Munroe-Meyer Institute building in Omaha, is a specialized educational and rehabilitative initiative designed to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they navigate the critical shift from high school to adulthood. By leveraging the clinical and academic resources of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the program focuses on building essential life skills, vocational training, and social independence in a supportive, professional environment.

The program is uniquely integrated into a medical and research setting, which allows participants to benefit from a multidisciplinary approach that emphasizes both personal growth and community inclusion. By fostering partnerships between educators, therapists, and community members, the Transition Program aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application, ultimately empowering students to achieve greater autonomy, find meaningful employment, and lead more independent lives within the Omaha community.

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(531)299-9490
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
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Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

12th

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught at TRANSITION PROGRAM AT UNMC NEBRASKA MEDICINE
Grade
12th

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)

DOUGLAS COUNTY YOUTH CENTER

Charter School

1301 S 41ST STREET
OMAHA, NE 68105 (0.7 miles away)

High School 7th - 12th