CELO

Celo Learning provides personalized support and resources that facilitate smooth transitions to adulthood.

STUDENT SUCCESS SERVICES

Planning the Transition to Adulthood

Celo Learning’s Signature Program provides private transition services for young adults, supporting the move from school to career and into independent, meaningful adulthood.

What We Offer

Our services extend beyond what schools typically provide, supporting growth in:

Executive Functioning and Self-Management
Career Readiness and College Success
Social-Emotional Skills and Relationship Building
Independent Living Preparation

Every young adult, whether or not they have an IEP, 504 Plan, or formal diagnosis, deserves the tools to thrive. Using evidence-based approaches, including the UCLA PEERS® social skills framework, we help students build confidence, strengthen resilience, and take meaningful steps toward their goals in education, work, and life.

The Transition Planning Process

Our process is structured, individualized, and designed to create momentum.

1. Initial Assessment and Planning
Comprehensive interest inventory and strengths-based evaluation.

2. Interpretation
Translation of results into aligned opportunities across education, career, and independent living.

3. Weekly Coaching Sessions
Personalized instruction targeting executive functioning, social-emotional growth, and readiness skills.

4. Person-Centered Plan Development
A clear, actionable roadmap for education, employment, and independent living.

Deliverable: Individual Transition Plan (ITP)

Each client receives a personalized plan that:

Defines strengths, goals, and next steps
Provides practical strategies and tools for immediate use
Coordinates supports across education, career, relationships, and independence

This is a working roadmap for real-life progress.

Funding and Partnerships

Private Pay Students (U.S. and International)
Ideal for international students and families outside California

Regional Center (California Residents Only)
Services may be funded for eligible individuals with disabilities

Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
Eligible students may access services for transition and employment readiness

Celo Learning collaborates with each family to identify the best funding pathway, ensuring access to the tools and opportunities needed to transition with confidence.

CELO GATEWAY

À La Carte Coaching and Transition Support

Celo Gateway offers one-on-one coaching for individuals seeking targeted support in education, employment, relationships, and life transitions.

Gateway Services Include

Goal Development and Progress Monitoring
Postsecondary goal setting with ongoing progress reviews

Financial and Economic Literacy
Budgeting, scholarships, and aligning academics with career goals

Graduate and Professional School Support
Application strategy, test preparation, and financial aid guidance

Transfer Support
Advising for students transitioning from two-year to four-year institutions

Coaching and Skills Training
Executive functioning, Dialectical Success Skills, interpersonal effectiveness, and professional readiness

PEERS® Social Skills Coaching
Evidence-based social skills training for young adults, focused on building and maintaining friendships, navigating social situations, and developing meaningful relationships.

PRIVATE PAY PRICING

Comprehensive Transition Assessment and Interpretation
$750 one-time fee for comprehensive transition assessment and interpretation

Hourly
$180 per hour, as needed for coaching and Individual Transition Plan (ITP) development

CELO LEARNING

Learn More About Ms. O'Halloran

Kathleen M. O’Halloran is a California credentialed Special Education Teacher and licensed School Wellness Coach. She is an Education Specialist (MMSN) with Autism Authorization and a Certified Wellness Coach II designated by the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) in support of California’s Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative. She also holds a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization and brings experience teaching students from kindergarten through age 22, as well as adult learners, including multilingual learners developing language proficiency while accessing rigorous academic content.

Kathleen is a member of the Council for Exceptional Children, Division on Career Development and Transition, and the American Psychological Association, Division 25 Behavior Analysis, where she was elected to Teacher status in 2025. She also serves on the USC Alumni Association Board of Governors as the appointed representative for the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and participates in the California Department of Public Health Safe Schools Team.

Kathleen served California public schools from 2017 to 2025, supporting students with autism spectrum disorder and diverse learning, behavioral health, and transition needs. She offers direct services to private families through Celo Learning, including individualized post-secondary transition, career development, companion care, and social communication services for youth and young adults from all walks of life.

Her self-determination work with transition-aged youth has integrated the Possible Selves approach to help students navigate transitions with agility and purpose. As a certified PEERS® for Young Adults provider trained by the UCLA Semel Institute, she has taught evidence-based social skills and continues to offer coaching aligned to the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) and the UCLA PEERS® Clinic curriculum.

Kathleen specializes in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), individualized access, and relationship-centered support that recognizes independence and self-determination look different for every learner. In addition to transition and career development services, Kathleen is experienced in personalized companion care for families and young adults with disabilities, supporting long-term clients with independence and overall quality of life at home and in real-world settings.

Kathleen is a graduate of the University of Arizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, and the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy, where she earned an Executive Master of Leadership.

Before entering the field of education, Kathleen built a successful career in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and medical philanthropy, advancing from university development to Director-level leadership roles at Habitat for Humanity and ultimately serving in philanthropy and external relations leadership at City of Hope National Medical Center. She remains proud of the lasting impact of her work, including initiatives such as Hope Starts With Us, and continues to stay engaged in philanthropic leadership through consulting and executive board service, with education and healthcare advancement holding a special place in her heart.

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