teacher/case manager: bree lemoine email: [email protected]
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we are
EMPLOYABLE…Vocational training
consist of: •Lessons presented in the classroom •Career aptitude tests•Resume development•Mock interviews•Role playing •Volunteer work •Paid employment through Workability for students in the last 2 years of the program•Managing a school based business…
we are FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE...
Learning to manage money is an important part of the Transition program.
Students complete weekly and monthly budget forms to track their school expenses.
Each student opens a bank account at Patelco Credit union where they learn to perform various transactions.
we are
CULINARIANS…MEAL PLANNING….
THIS GROCERY LIST TEMPLATE IS USED TO PLAN MEALS AND HELP STUDENTS STAY ORGANIZED BY
CATEGORIZING FOOD.
COOKING….STUDENTS THEN RETURN TO SCHOOL AND PREPARE
A BALANCED MEAL. KITCHEN SAFETY AND PROPER SANITATION
TECHNIQUES ARE TAUGHT.
SHOPPING…. ONCE A WEEK, STUDENTS TRAVEL TO THE GROCERY STORE AND PURCHASE FOOD THAT THEY WILL PREPARE FOR LUNCH.
STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT TO NAVIGATE A GROCERY STORE
AND LOOK FOR THE BEST VALUE BY COMPARISON
SHOPPING.
we are Mobile…Transition students
use public transportation via
County Connection, Wheels and Bart.
Students are shown how to read
bus schedules, plan their travel
and practice time management.
They are taught to board and exit the
bus, request transfers, use a punch card, look
for landmarks and signal when their
stop is approaching.
we are ACTIVE…Leisure and
recreation days offer students the
opportunity to experience new
activities and develop interests they will
pursue for years to come.
Students practice travel training,
money handling, safety/awareness,
social skills, exercise and many other skills
that promote independence.
Activities include: tours, bowling, rock climbing, movies,
hiking, plays, museums, dances,
etc.
we are FIT FOR LIFE…The Transition class has
partnered with Fitness 2000 and Show Up Fitness to
collaboratively teach students with special needs the importance of exercise
as well as work skills.
The Transition students do volunteer work at Fitness
2000 in exchange for a free one day a week
membership.
Show Up Fitness is a school for prospective personal
trainers. Chris Hitchko, the owner of the school brings a
team of 6 – 9 student trainers to Fitness 2000.
Chris and his students teach the Transition students the importance of exercise as well as proper form and
technique.
we are ATHLETES…Three times a year the
Transition class participates in Special
Olympics. Events include soccer,
basketball, and track and field.
Students learn the rules of the game and
practice skills prior to game day.
Participation in Special Olympics builds confidence, self –
esteem, and promotes a healthy lifestyle. It
encourages teamwork and good
sportsmanship.
“Let me win but if I can not win, let me be
brave in the attempt.” - Special Olympics
motto
we are PHILANTHROPISTS…
The mission of the transition program is
to develop well rounded individuals who are productive
citizens that give back to the community
which supports them.
Students are taught the meaning of philanthropy by
arranging bouquets of flowers which are
donated from a local grocery store.
The flowers are delivered to
convalescent homes, businesses, and
residents of the Dublin community.
Community Partnerships…
DUBLIN STUDENTS. We Are…