Transition Planning 
At NMSD, we prepare our students for the future with the guidance they need to make important choices. We begin transition planning at age 14 and older, helping students choose courses of study in high school that best lead to their post-school goals. To do so, we offer a variety of elective courses to shape their vision of the future. Students can also earn college credit from NTID/RIT's Project Fast Forward Dual Credit program.

Transition Services
Transition services provide students with opportunities to explore careers that will help them move from school to adult life - higher education or training, employment, adult services, independent living, or taking part in the community. We concentrate on the development of skills necessary for independence. Students also work closely with NM-DVR counselors to start developing their employment and/or post-secondary plans before graduating from high school. 

Work Experience
Students have the option of real work experience on campus or off. These include working with the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps on a summer crew, as a classroom teacher assistant, a trainer on the Canine Leadership team through Assistance Dogs of the West, building or maintaining aquaponic systems in the greenhouse, working at a grocery store, and much more. Our goal is to ensure that students graduate with the knowledge and skills to succeed, whatever path they decide to follow.