Evergreen Transition Program (ETP)
Evergreen Transition Program (ETP) is a community-based instructional program that provides experiential learning opportunities for young adults with disabilities ages 18-22, to foster independence in the areas of employment, education/training, and life skills.
Supported Employment
While in the program, Evergreen staff help connect students (and families) with important agencies that will help support long-term services, such as DVR (Department of Vocational Rehab), DDA (Developmental Disabilities Administration), and DSHS (Department of Social & Health Services). Students who meet DDA eligibility during their final year in the program have the opportunity to participate in King County’s School-To-Work Program (STW). Learn more…
In the News
District News
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Thred is a Seattle-area startup that helps people forge new friendships by connecting them with others who share common interests, and has recently partnered with the Bellevue School District to bring that approach to local schools. The program aims to address the social connection challenges some students face, particularly those in special education.
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The Bellevue School District seeks to support our community through the summer months when students are away from our buildings. Please check back over the next month to find updated information about summer meals and grocery programs, summer learning, health and immunization requirements, information from student technology services, and more.
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Being ready for the first day of school starts in the summer! The district has shared some tips, resources and reminders to help families prepare for the next year.
Program Staff
Attendance Policy
ETP does not have an attendance specialist.
Please report absences to the classroom teacher directly
| Name | Role |
Phone |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Sue McDonald | Director of Special Education | mcdonaldsa@bsd405.org | |
| Jen Strehle | Program Coordinator | strehlej@bsd405.org | 6909 |
| Amy Borberg | Nurse | borberga@bsd405.org | 6914 or 5003 |
| Christine Kim | Office Manager | kimc@bsd405.org | 6907 |
| Autumn Cutter | Teacher | cuttera@bsd405.org | 6917 |
| Sally Eales | Teacher | ealess@bsd405.org | 6910 |
| Chelsea Ollar | Teacher | ollarc@bsd405.org | 6919 |
| Leia Steffas | Teacher | steffasl@bsd405.org | 6918 |
| Rachel Tochiki | Teacher | tochikir@bsd405.org | 6915 |
| Erin Turner | Teacher | turnere@bsd405.org | 6911 |