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It’s Never too Early to Start Transition Planning
What We Do
Winston Transitions is designed to build academic, social-emotional and employability skills, so that each student can realize meaningful and active participation as they emerge into adulthood. Accomplished through the Continuous Feedback System, this unique model of education is based on an in-depth understanding of each student, which results in grouping by learning profile and precisely designed programming. We continually assess how a student is responding to their skill development plan and adjust our teaching approach based on that.
Winston Prep’s Focus Program is a key component of our highly dynamic model of research-based teaching methods. Focus teachers work one-to-one with each student, ensuring that their program is continuously evolving as they develop skills.
The New York City and San Francisco campuses are nestled in metropolitan centers where young adults have ample opportunities for life skills development and employment opportunities while at Transitions and after graduation.
Who We Are
Part of Winston Preparatory School’s national network of campuses, Winston Transitions is a highly individualized gap year(s) program for students ages 17 to 21+ with learning differences, including dyslexia, nonverbal learning disorders (NVLD), and executive functioning difficulties (ADHD) who are not quite ready for college or the workplace.
Core Components + Essential Elements
Winston Student Profile – Meet Dimitri
Dimitri, a 2021 Winston Transitions graduate, was not yet ready for post-secondary opportunities. He lacked skills, direction, and confidence, needed to be successful as an emerging young adult. Transitions helped Dimitri develop the skills needed to move his life forward . The program was so successful for him that he began to mentor incoming students to help them understand the benefits Transitions can offer. Throughout his time at Transitions, he expressed a deep interest in working with children with special needs and is now on the path that he desired, working as a paraprofessional.
I went from a kid who didn’t have a direction in life to leaving Transitions with not only a direction but the confidence to go after what I want. I owe it all to the teachers for never giving up on me and encouraging me to never give up on myself. I was always pushed to reach the potential I thought I never could.
Internship Program
Winston Transitions provides a comprehensive and immersive learning experience for young adults with learning differences to enhance their employability skills through New York City and San Francisco internships. Designed with a feedback-driven and supportive approach, students spend 1-2 days a week in the workplace to foster their skill development while gaining valuable insight into potential career paths.
Every year, Transitions offers internship opportunities across various fields, such as office administration, customer service, healthcare, senior care, culinary arts, creative industries, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses.
Internship Partnerships
American Museum of Natural History New York Public Library Tech Kids Unlimited HB Studios Met Council JCC of Manhattan SFSPCA Dandelion Chocolate (SF) San Francisco Recreation and Parks , to name a few.
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Summer Program
The Summer Program offers one-to-one, individually designed academic, work skills and recreational programming to enhance skills and foster independence in person or virtual sessions.
How to Apply?
Winston Transitions accepts students on a rolling basis. For more information about the schools in New York City and San Francisco, please contact:
John Civita, Director of Transitions Programming
Winston Preparatory School/Winston Transitions | New York, NY | San Francisco, CA
646.869.4600 NY | 415.766.0102 SF | jcivita@winstonprep.edu
Or contact the schools directly for a campus tour
Winston Transitions NY
Lauren Kellner Director of Admissions lkellner@winstonprep.edu 646.869.4600
240 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Winston Transitions SF
Jeff Beauregard Head of School jbeauregard@winstonprep.edu 415.766.2395
360 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118
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