Continuing the Growth You’ve Started

Building on Educational Foundations:

• Life Skills Development: We extend the independent living skills taught in school through real-world community practice

• Social Skills Growth: Our programming builds on classroom social learning through authentic community interactions

• Vocational Preparation: We provide volunteer opportunities and community work experiences that complement school-based transition programs

• Self-Advocacy: We support individuals in making choices and expressing preferences, building on self-determination skills learned in school

Our Person-Centered Approach

Just as your IEP teams focus on individual student needs, our person-centered planning process creates individualized support plans based on each person’s goals, interests, and preferences. This ensures continuity with the individualized approach students have experienced in school.

Bridging School and Community

Life Skills in Real-World Settings:

• Money Management: School-taught budgeting skills are practiced through actual shopping experiences and banking activities in the community

• Food Preparation: Classroom cooking lessons extend to meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking in community kitchens

• Safety Awareness: School safety training becomes practical community navigation and personal safety in real-world environments

Social Skills Through Authentic Interactions:

• Peer Relationships: Classroom social skills develop into lasting friendships through shared activities and community outings

• Communication Skills: School-based communication training continues through volunteer work, community interactions, and Special Olympics participation

• Self-Advocacy: IEP meeting participation skills transfer to person-centered planning meetings and self-directed goal setting

Vocational and Life Preparation:

• Work Skills: School-based job training extends to volunteer opportunities at Augusta Food Bank, local nursing homes, and animal shelters

• Community Integration: School community-based instruction becomes daily community participation and civic engagement

• Physical Fitness: School adaptive PE programs continue through Special Olympics training and recreational activities