Therese Curran
Director of Transition and Vocational Services (401) 941-8353 (Ext. 124)

Coventry , Cranston , Foster, Glocester , Scituate , Warwick and West Warwick and included in the student's Individualized Education Program.

We offer a number of programs and services, sometimes in conjunction with member districts and outside agencies, including:

• Alternative learning and special education programs K-12 link
• Transition and vocational services for young adults who are ready to enter the workforce link
• Physical therapy services and Special Education Services
• RI Transition Academy in separate directory listing
• Professional Development link
• Adult Education link 

Every Student, Every Learner, Every Day!

This is our focus at West Bay Collaborative, and we work to make sure every one of our learners has access to high-quality, innovative, and responsive educational programs and resources that can allow them to reach their individual successes. Every individual can learn, and we provide the means for them to achieve that. Whether they are in elementary school, just starting the path to a career, or looking to improve themselves, we strive to meet their needs.

West Bay Regional Transition Center
Therese Curran
Director of Transition & Vocational Services
144 Bignall Street
Warwick, RI 02888
P: 401-941-8353 x124
F: 401-941-8535
tcurran@westbaycollaborative.org

Northern RI Regional Transition Center
Jennifer Doucette
Director of Regional Transition – Northern Region
10 Memorial Ave
North Providence, RI 02911
P: 401-465-2466
F: 401-941-8535
jdoucette@westbaycollaborative.org

For more information go to RI Secondary Transition & Employment First

Southern Regional Transition Center
Kerri Collins
Director of Regional Transition – Southern Region
859 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
P: 401-481-5161
kcollins@westbaycollaborative.org
 

East Bay Regional Transition Center
Meaghan Gilmartin
Director of Regional Transition – East Bay Region
144 Bignall Street
Warwick, RI 02888
P: 401-941-8353 x123
mgilmartin@westbaycollaborative.org

In order to assist Local Educational Agencies in meeting the secondary transition requirements, West Bay Collaborative maintains four Regional Transition Centers (RTCs). These centers assist middle and high schools regionally and statewide through coordination of the four Regional Transition Coordinators.

The services provided through the RTCs include service to public, non-public and charter schools serving youth eligible under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and work in partnership with adult service agencies, higher education institutions, training programs, and parent advocacy organizations serving young adults with disabilities.

• Gain the employment skills and confidence to obtain or retain a job with minimal or time limited supports
• Acquire the functional and daily living skills necessary to reach their potential independence
• Explore opportunities in higher education and credentialing training programs
• Reinforce and improve functional academic skills to be better prepared for the workplace or post secondary training programs
• Develop the social skills and self-confidence to find success with interpersonal relationships at work and at home
• Develop confidence, self-advocacy, and self-awareness to understand the rights and responsibilities of adulthood, knowledge of themselves, and the ability to seek assistance if needed.

RITA is a program for 18-22 year-olds who have IEPs, located on the campus of a Rhode Island local college. This program is geared toward individuals who have completed the academic courses necessary for graduation but would benefit from an additional year to acquire employment skills, functional life skills and social skills to better prepare for adult life. The R.I. Transition Academy provides students with classroom and community instruction in an adult learning environment.

• 18-22 years old, have an IEP and are currently enrolled in school
• Eligible for services from the R.I. Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS)
• Require additional time to achieve transition goals to complete their high school requirements
• Are motivated to attend and fully participate in program activities
• Can follow the rules and expectations of a community college setting

Therese Curran
Director of Transition and Vocational Services
Phone: (401) 941-8353 (Ext. 124)
tcurran@westbaycollaborative.org