About Transition Opportunity Partners
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
At Transition Opportunity Partners, we believe that successful transition planning is the key to unlocking a world of opportunities after high school. We are committed to providing students with the guidance and support they need to succeed academically and professionally.
Our Expertise
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Our team of educational consultants has years of experience in the field and a deep understanding of the educational landscape. We stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in special education to provide students with the most effective strategies for success.
Our Services
Our Philosophy
Our Services
We offer a wide range of educational transition consulting services to help your student achieve academic and professional success. Our consulting service packages include transition planning, IEP and 504 plan reviews, academic planning, career guidance, skill-building activities, and much more. Our services are customized to meet the unique needs of each student.
Transition Opportunity Partners Founder
Dr. Cynthia Gale, Ed.D., MBA
Dr. Gale has extensive experience in K-12 education, postsecondary education, and human resources, providing a unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities individuals with disabilities face as they transition to young adulthood. Dr. Gale is a certified special educator with experience teaching diverse student populations with
Dr. Gale has extensive experience in K-12 education, postsecondary education, and human resources, providing a unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities individuals with disabilities face as they transition to young adulthood. Dr. Gale is a certified special educator with experience teaching diverse student populations with unique and varied needs and counsels students and families on transition services and opportunities. Dr. Gale received her Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) and conducts research on improving transition outcomes for students with disabilities through programmatic recommendations to educational leaders. In June of 2023, she gave the keynote address presenting her research at the Washington State Center for Change in Transition Services (CCTS) annual forum.
Prior to working in the field of special education, Dr. Gale worked in the college departmental undergraduate and graduate admissions at the University of Washington. After receiving her MBA in 2003, Dr. Gale worked for over a decade in human resources management, providing unique experience and insights into what employers look for in job applicants and the skills necessary to be successful in the workplace. This unique combination of experience in special education, higher education, and human resources provides the foundation of knowledge to help build strong transition programs to help students successfully achieve their personal and professional goals.