Bridge Program
The Bridge program offers 18-21 year old students Life skill training, Job skill training, Social skill training and community interaction skills. The Bridge program is based in an off campus location in the Douglas community. The location provides students with a realistic life experience which will help aid students in the transition process from school to adulthood. Students take part in a variety of daily activities including meal preparation, shopping, daily household chores, work experience, community interaction and recreational activities.
Purpose and Goal:
To serve 18-21 year old students
To transition students from DHS to a real world environment
Off campus location
Social skill enhancement/training
LAST stop on students’ educational journey
Job Training:
Job Training/working
Soft employment skills
Program will provide job coach/transportation
Social skills on the job
Life Skills:
Shopping/cooking
Budgeting
Cleaning
Personal Hygiene
Recreation/swimming
Self-Advocating
Transportation (public/school)
Social skill training in all above areas
Community Exploration:
Community Outings (daily,weekly,monthly)
Fundraising activities (for year- end trip)
Community service projects (learn to give back)
Social skill training/interaction with persons outside the program
ESY Summer program:
Not a typical ESY program
Three activities/summer
Social skill reinforcement/enhancement during ESY activities
Parental involvement (weekly activities)
Using technology/smart board, I-PADS
Technology social skills