SERVICES OFFERED
“Am I On Track?” - Transcript Evaluation
Navigating high school and keeping track of high school credits can be confusing. As a high school student, you would like to know if you are on right track to graduate high school. We can help with this. We will evaluate your transcript, provide course recommendations, and construct an individualized plan for you to meet graduation requirements. We will also review your IEP and work along side with your parents, teachers, and guidance counselor to make sure we are all on the same page to get you on track for graduation.
“Glows and Grows: What’s Next?” - Progress Report Sessions
These sessions are held every marking period to discuss the scholar’s academic progress. In these sessions we will discuss the glows, how well a scholar did and how this scholar can continue to do well. We will discuss grows, areas where a scholar did not do so well and what they can do better. At the end of the session, action steps will be put in place for the scholar to follow. The scholar will have a customized blueprint of what needs to be done before the next report card.
“Step by Step”- Life After High School
L.I.F.E.’s Next Steps - Interview and self-assessment where participants and consultant have a conversation about their personal life goal and develop a S.M.A.R.T. plan to get there.
“The Real World”- Workforce Introductions
For our clients who would like to enter the workforce, we will provide cover letter, resume building, and job application services. This service will allow the client to take the next step towards gainful employment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the staff of Next Steps Services know American Sign Language(ASL) or do I need an interpreter?
Yes, the staff of Next Steps Services know and is fluent in ASL. You do not need to bring an interpreter.
Does Next Step Services provide job placement services?
No, not at this time. It is something we would like to do in the future, at the moment we only provide pre-employment services such assistance filling out job applications, resume and cover letter services, and informational workshops.
Does Next Step Services provide Sign Language interpreters?
No we do not. However, we can refer you to reputable ASL-English interpreting agencies or to independent freelance ASL-English Interpreters.
For the resume & cover letter services, is it in-person only or is there an online service as well?
The resume and cover letter service can be in person or online.
Do you only service Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons?
Yes. Next Steps Services is a company that exclusively service Deaf and Hard of Hearing high school students and Deaf and Hard of Hearing young adults up to the age of 25.
I am Deaf/Hard of Hearing but I am not a Young professional or a high school student, are your services open to me?
Yes. Although our focus is the next generation, Next Steps Services is here to be a service to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community by providing resources and informative workshops.
I don’t have Access-VR (formerly known as VESID), can I still receive services from Next steps services?
Yes. We accept both ACCESS-VR and Non-ACCESS-VR participants. We are here to serve both.
Are services open to me as a Hearing Parent or Deaf Parent of a Deaf or Hard of Hearing high student or Young adult?
Yes. Next Steps Services are for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and their families.