District 88 Transition Program / Transportation concerns: (630) 530-3983

Department Head: Stephanie Nitka

Department Phone: (630) 782-3110

District 88 Transition Program

The District 88 Transition Program helps individuals ages 18 to 21 who have a variety of abilities learn life skills, obtain job training in a community setting and transition to life after District 88. The program focuses on functional life skills, community involvement and vocational training. Through individualized instruction, jobsite experiences and real-world learning, students gain the tools they need for greater independence at home, in the community and in the workplace.

Vocational sites

The Transition Program partners with local businesses to provide students with vocational experiences, which offer structure and promote dignity, contribution, inclusion, purpose and pride. The Transition Program is always looking to expand and develop more partnerships.

For more information, click on the link below (or go to
www.dupage88.net/TransitionProgram).

Vocational site information
Transition Family Series

This series provides parents/guardians with information about community agencies, resources and programs to benefit Transition Program students.

For more information, click on the link below (or go to www.dupage88.net/TransitionProgramPresentations2025-26).

Transition Family Series
COD Connect

This is a course that focuses on executive functioning and social-emotional skills necessary for success in a college environment. It is taught by Connections staff at College of DuPage (COD). COD Connect allows students to have an authentic college experience, while receiving supports that align with their needs.

For more information, click on the link below (or go to www.dupage88.net/CODConnect).

COD Connect
Options Fair

This event offers students with special needs and their families an opportunity to learn about postsecondary choices and resources. 

For more information, click on the link below (or go to https://optionsfair.org).

Options Fair
Transition Program Remind account

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Interpretation services

Attention, District 88 parents/guardians!

Did you know District 88 provides interpretation services in Spanish for many events hosted at Addison Trail and Willowbrook? 

For more information, click on the link below (or go to https://dupage88.net/site/page/15595).


Interpretation services

Name Phone Schedule Contact
Staff member Devon  Harris photo
Devon Harris
District 88 Transition Program Teacher
(630) 458-4512 View Devon  Harris schedule Contact Devon  Harris
Staff member Stephanie  Nitka  photo
Stephanie Nitka
Transition Program Department Head, PUNS liaison
(630) 782-3110 View Stephanie  Nitka  schedule Contact Stephanie  Nitka
Adriana Panzeca
District Office Learning Services Department Assistant and Receptionist
(630) 530-3983 Contact Adriana Panzeca
Staff member Christopher Perkins photo
Christopher Perkins
District 88 Transition Program Teacher
(630) 782-3104 View Christopher Perkins schedule Contact Christopher Perkins
Amanda Wilson
District 88 Transition Program Teacher
(630) 782-2851 View Amanda  Wilson schedule Contact Amanda  Wilson