Seattle Public Schools

Special Education

BRIDGES and Transition Services

BRIDGES (SPS 18-21 Transition Program)

What does the acronym “BRIDGES” stand for?
Building Real-life Independent Daily Living and Gainful Employment Skills

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BRIDGES is designed for young adults with disabilities, ages 18-21, who continue to need special education services once they have completed grades 9 through 12 to meet their unique post-secondary transition goals.

At BRIDGES, students work with highly trained staff at various community-based volunteer sites to develop and hone job, life, and independent living skills to help launch them into a successful and meaningful future.

The vision of the BRIDGES program is a world where young adults with disabilities have the empowerment and skills to be engaged community members. The mission of the BRIDGES program is to provide hands-on learning opportunities that build vocational, social, and independent living skills.

BRIDGES 2024-25 Interest Form

Please use this form to indicate a student’s interest in rising to BRIDGES in the 2025-2026 school year. If you have questions about this form, please contact Chelsea Palmer cmpalmer@iin3d.com.

Once this form is submitted, you will receive additional information about next steps.

Submit BRIDGES Interest Form

Upcoming Events

  • December 2, 2024 – Riser Interest Forms Due
  • January 24, 2025 – Parent, Educator, and Student Forms Due
  • February-March – Student observations and interviews
  • Early April – Initial Placement Notifications
  • Late April to June – Getting to know Risers, answering any questions, site visits, and amending IEPs for transition

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