Transition Programs

Project SEARCH

Project SEARCH is a one-year transition program that provides training and education leading to employment for individuals with disabilities. The program occurs on-site at Spectrum Health Lakeland in St. Joseph, which has the commitment to support people with disabilities in the workplace. Participants must be 18 years old and provide their own transportation.

Click HERE for more information about Project SEARCH!

If you have any questions, contact Beth Helm.

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Off to College

Off to College is a free high school program designed by Berrien RESA and Lake Michigan College to help students prepare for their future. During their junior and senior years, students will participate in monthly seminars at Lake Michigan College, Niles, or Benton Harbor campus. The seminars will focus on the skills needed to be successful in college.

For more information about OTC, contact Julie Hess.

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Seal of Employability

A Seal of Employability (SOE) represents an alternative pathway for high school special education students who, even with a Personal Curriculum, supplementary aids and services, modifications and/or accommodations and special education programming, are unable to meet the Michigan requirements for a high school diploma.

For more information about SOE, contact Sandy Asmus.

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Social Coaching

Social Coaching is a collaboration between Berrien RESA and Andrews University (AU.) The program is designed for students ages 18-26, and incorporates social skills lessons and social outings, with AU students serving as social coaches. The program is held on the AU campus in Berrien Springs.

For more information about Social Coaching, contact Beth Helm.

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Contact Information

Sandy Asmus

Accountability and Transition Coordinator
Tel: 269-471-7725 ext. 3348
Fax: 269-471-0314
sandra.asmus@berrienresa.orgBeth Helm

Accountability and Transition Coordinator
Tel: 269-471-7725 ext. 3185
Fax: 269-471-0314
beth.helm@berrienresa.org

Julie Hess

Accountability and Transition Coordinator
Tel: 269-471-7725 ext. 3247
Fax: 269-471-0314
julie.hess@berrienresa.org

Craig Blasko

Supervisor of Ancillary Services
Tel: 269-471-7725 ext. 3357
Fax: 269-471-0314
craig.blasko@berrienresa.org

Nondiscrimination Clause/Title IX

It is the policy of the Berrien Regional Education Service Agency not to discriminate in its policies and practices with respect to compensation, terms, or conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, height, weight, marital status, political belief, genetic information, disability or handicap which does not impair an individual's ability to perform adequately in that individual's particular position or activity.

Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer and for all other concerns:
Lynda Hurlow, Executive Director of Human Resources

Title IX Investigators: Kevin Clark, Technology Services Director and Lynda Hurlow, Executive Director of Human Resources

Title IX Decision Maker: Chris Machiniak, Assistant Superintendent

Title IX Appeals: Eric Hoppstock, Superintendent

Berrien RESA
711 St. Joseph Avenue
Berrien Springs, MI 49103

For procedural information, please review NEOLA Board Policy No. 2260

Please note that some pages on the Berrien RESA website contain links to third-party sites (including social media platforms). Berrien RESA is not responsible for the online content or accessibility of third-party sites, which do not relate to Berrien RESA programs, services and activities.

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