Transition Education Network (TEN) formerly known as Life Skills Network
2455 Willakenzie Road, Eugene, OR 97401
Call: (541) 790-6633 Fax: (541) 790-6605
Grades: 9-12
Principal: Mike Ingman Email: ingman_m@4j.lane.edu
Secretary: Rebecca Critchett Email: critchett_r@4j.lane.edu
Katie Hansen hansen_ka@4j.lane.edu 541-790-6633
Kwasi Diehl kwasi_d@4j.lane.edu 541-790-6633
School Hours: 8:30 – 2:30
Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Mission Statement:
We teach students to be as independent as possible.
Program Description:
TEN, located at Sheldon High School, is a creative 21st century program that provides appropriate instruction and opportunities to students with developmental disabilities who have educational needs that include a high level of staff support and a focus on functional skills. The program is a national model and maximizes students’ potential in educational, social, vocational, recreational and residential areas. TEN has classrooms at Sheldon, at a number of local businesses, and at an apartment complex so that students may learn vocational and community living skills. Contact TEN for enrollment information.
School Highlights:
- TEN (formerly Life Skills Network) has been providing specially designed instruction to students with individual needs in Eugene since 1984
- Courses at the high school level may include: Functional Academics, Daily Living Skills, Healthy Teens, Vocational Skills, Fitness/Recreation, plus opportunities for students to access other classes at Sheldon
- The Community Living Program builds on the skills learned in the high school program, and adds aspects of Independent Living Skills and Community Vocational Experiences
- Our staff consists of teachers, coordinators, instructional assistants, job coaches, office staff, a school psychologist, a speech/language pathologist, an autism consultant, and other support specialists
Other Information:
At TEN, we have the vision that each student who completes our program will have the skills and supports in place to be able to carry out an individualized, functional life plan.