Any youth who qualifies for special education services is eligible, so long as the youth wants to be involved with the CTP, and demonstrates an attitude that he or she is willing to take responsibility for his or her future. Youth who have dropped out of school, or are on the verge of dropping out, are also eligible for CTP, and are connected with services that are appropriate, according to individual needs. The Community Transition Program delivered a pattern of service that contained five essential features. Individualized Planning is focused on post-school goals and self determination. The CTP staff help to coordinate school plans with relevant community agencies.
Instruction is given in academic, vocational, independent living and personal-social skills.
Staff help students to stay in and complete school. Paid and Non-Paid Job Training is supplied for students while in the program. Final Placements are located for students when they leave the program, either in post-secondary training programs, or in competitive jobs. Every student receiving Special Education Services is eligible to receive services from the CTP, as are youth who appear to be on the verge of dropping out of school, or who have already dropped out of school. A youth's involvement with the Community Transition Program begins with an assessment.