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CLIMB

CLIMB is Eagle County School District’s transition services offered for students aged 18-21 who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Transition services are coordinated, results-oriented activities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) designed to help students with disabilities move from high school to adult life. ECSD’s transition program helps students “climb” toward adult life with community-based, IEP-driven services focused on improving academic and functional achievement.
 
As part of special education services, CLIMB aims to help students prepare for adult life, including postsecondary education or training, workplace readiness, help with connecting with adult services, independent living instruction, and community participation. These services take into account each student's strengths, preferences, and interests, and can include classroom instruction, related services, community experiences, employment development, adult living objectives, and daily living skills.
 
Based on the student's needs, work schedule, and/or course schedule, transition services can take place at Colorado Mountain College, at their local high school, in their home, or out in the community. CLIMB students remain Eagle County School District students, regardless of where they receive services. 
C — Community access: learning and practicing in real community settings
L — Life skills: daily living, communication, self-advocacy, health/safety
I — Independence: decision-making, problem-solving, increasing responsibility
M — Meaningful employment: job exploration and employability skills
B — Belonging: relationships, inclusion, and participating in community life

 

A "typical week" in CLIMB includes:
  • IEP Goal instruction
  • Workplace experience at the Community Market
  • Using public transportation
  • Cooking Class
  • Social Skills instruction
  • Job exploration
 

How to Get Started 

  1. Talk with your student’s case manager/IEP team about 18–21 transition planning
  2. Review your student’s transition goals and postsecondary outcomes
  3. Invite the Transition Coordinator to IEP meeting starting junior year
  4. Discuss whether CLIMB is an appropriate option
  5. Plan supports, schedule, and participation details through the IEP process

Contact Information

Transition Coordinator
 

Postsecondary Education

CLIMB may help students enroll in Colorado Mountain College Community Education courses OR students may take Colorado Mountain College credit classes as concurrent enrollment.