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Life Skills Component
Students immediately begin to work on self help skills, emergency and safety skills, and caring for their health. Students also access the community for leisure and recreation, and learning appropriate behaviors within the community and travel safety. As students age increases their time in the community also increases. Students also learn to plan their community activities around other parts of their day, including work placements. As the students increase their independence throughout the training, the level of supervision is systematically faded.
Vocational Component Students are exposed to a variety of vocational opportunities. For many, this is the first introduction to the world of work. Students are matched to appropriate community based worksites for job training within their vocational interests. Students work as volunteers or in competitive employment based on their constantly developing interests and skills. Qualified job coaches provided 1:1 support and faded only when appropriate for the student. The job coaches teach required duties, oversee the quality of all work and expand job responsibilities as students progress. The vocational coordinator provides an in-depth vocational assessment for each student including interest inventories, work readiness, and work performance skills. Established Sites For Vocational Exploration
Functional Academics Component The academic curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of the individual students. Ongoing assessments enable teachers to develop differentiated lessons identifying students' strengths and areas of need so they can meet students where they are and help them move forward.
Specialist and Support Staff Students' individualized needs are supported by a range of expert specialists. Services Offered
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