NLC 6076 Transition Program

www.northlandsped.org

25 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The **NSEC (Northeast Service Cooperative) Transition Program**, located on 5th Avenue South in Virginia, Minnesota, is a specialized educational initiative designed to support young adults as they bridge the gap between high school and independent adult life. The program primarily serves students with disabilities who require additional guidance to develop the practical skills necessary for post-secondary success. By focusing on individualized instruction, the program helps students navigate the complexities of adulthood in a supportive, structured environment tailored to their specific needs.

The curriculum is heavily centered on vocational training, community integration, and independent living skills. Students engage in hands-on activities that emphasize career exploration, workplace readiness, financial literacy, and social-emotional development. By collaborating with local businesses and community resources, the NSEC Transition Program aims to empower its students to become self-sufficient, confident members of the workforce and their local community, ultimately fostering a smoother and more successful transition into long-term independence.

Total Students

1.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NLC 6076 Transition Program
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Black	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
19 (76.0%)
Two or More
4 (16.0%)
Black
1 (4.0%)
American Indian
1 (4.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NORTHLAND LEARNING CENTER
Phone:	(218)741-9201
Website:	http://www.northlandsped.org
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	25
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 12 25