Transition Services

PATHS (Postsecondary Access to Transition after High School) is a specialized program that supports students with disabilities who have completed their high school academic requirements but need additional skill development in areas such as employment, education, and independent living. Through a collaborative approach involving students, families, program staff, and community partners, PATHS provides customized transitional experiences and curriculum to help students achieve postsecondary success. This program is tailored for those who are deferring their diplomas to continue their growth in Dublin City Schools' transition programming.

Project SEARCH at Dublin Methodist Hospital

Project SEARCH is a one year, high school transition program which provides training and education leading to employment for individuals with disabilities. This Project SEARCH program  occurs on-site at Dublin Methodist Hospital. Each student applies to the program and is accepted through a selection committee process. All students must be eligible for services with the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission to participate (Voc. Rehab through OOD).

The cornerstone of Project SEARCH is total immersion in the Dublin Methodist Hospital environment. Each day students learn employability skills in the classroom and job skills while participating in 3 internships/experiences throughout the year. Students participate in monthly progress meetings to define their career goals and plan necessary steps to achieve that goal.

Managers at Dublin Methodist Hospital collaborate with the Project SEARCH instructor and job coaches to support the students in their work experience. Students receive continual feedback from the internship manager, co-workers and Project SEARCH staff. Reflection and journaling are a key component at the end of each day to assist the students in developing their ability to plan and problem solve. The ultimate goal upon program completion is competitive employment utilizing the skills learned during the internships and throughout the program.

Project SEARCH at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Project SEARCH is an intensive 9-month internship program that provides training, education and workforce development for students with disabilities. The goal is to help prepare students for competitive, integrated employment.

The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Project SEARCH program is specially designed for Central Ohio students in their last year of high school who have Autism and/or Intellectual Disability with Complex Social and Communication Needs.