The Summit Program

The Summit Program 18-22 Year Old Students What is The Summit? These students, who have completed their high school requirements, can still be in school through 21. Who am I?

The Summit began in January 2017 to help students 18-21 years of age, who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP), make the transition from high school to the workforce. The Summit works with students who aren’t sure what to do after high school by focusing on independent living skills and the transition to the workplace. Students are given opportunities to have work experience and build th

eir resume for gainful employment. My name is Joy McClendon. I joined Moses Lake School District in August of 2015, first in a Life Skills classroom and now at The Summit. I love teaching and have taught out at Big Bend Community College for over 10 years now. I completed my Masters in Special Education in May 2018. I have lived in Moses Lake for over 20 years and love serving students and families in our community. I have a deep passion for kids and believe in the best for them. Our Goal? All students will leave with work strengths identified and skills necessary for paid employment. The Program
Phase 1
Identify interests
Gain experience in volunteering
Learn to write a resume
Discover hobbies
Learn how to spend downtime
Create personal power points for IEP meetings
Make a needed connection with DVR/DDA
Budgeting
Time management
Work on the basics...what do I need to get a job, keep a job, expectations of employers, etc. Phase 2
Build a resume
Begin to fine-tune interests
Explore opportunities (food handlers card, $ and comfort with budgeting, making change, etc., opening a savings account)
Explore BBCC / audit a class (Is college right for me?)
Short-term internships to peak job interests, building portfolio
Day job vs. Dream job

Phase 3
Obtain gainful employment! Portfolio complete
Make a final connection with DVR or DDA for life after the Summit

Come and see us! The kids are incredible and the program growing!! We are so excited for these young adults and what the future holds for them!

A little late with the post but happy graduation 👩🏽‍🎓 to our Summit crew! So proud of you all! 👨🏾‍🎓 👏🏾❤️
06/11/2026

A little late with the post but happy graduation 👩🏽‍🎓 to our Summit crew! So proud of you all! 👨🏾‍🎓 👏🏾❤️

Heading into Memorial Day weekend, we thought we would check out downtown for a bit. Summit style!
05/21/2026

Heading into Memorial Day weekend, we thought we would check out downtown for a bit. Summit style!

The students were instructed, go into the kitchen and find something to "create." They did not disappointed!
05/19/2026

The students were instructed, go into the kitchen and find something to "create." They did not disappointed!

Lunch time shenanigans!
05/07/2026

Lunch time shenanigans!

Sometimes…well…I just got nothin’!!! 😳😁🤣
05/07/2026

Sometimes…well…I just got nothin’!!! 😳😁🤣

Grant county offers a lot of opportunities for the youth going into the workforce. Summit students had the opportunity...
05/07/2026

Grant county offers a lot of opportunities for the youth going into the workforce. Summit students had the opportunity to learn and explore today at the Grant County PUD job fair.

Learning all the different jobs that happen with Grant County PUD.
05/06/2026

Learning all the different jobs that happen with Grant County PUD.

It’s the Summit! Enough said! 😁😎
05/06/2026

It’s the Summit! Enough said! 😁😎

Happy Cinco de Mayo🪇! Christian, TJ and Sho serving up some burritos and rice.
05/05/2026

Happy Cinco de Mayo🪇! Christian, TJ and Sho serving up some burritos and rice.

Address

740 Yonezawa Boulevard
Moses Lake, WA
98837

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3pm
Friday 7:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+15097662670

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