Adult Opportunities

When students have fulfilled their academic requirements toward graduation yet still require instruction, employment, independent living and community experiences to meet their IEP, they are eligible to continue receiving public education until the age of 22.  The Adult Opportunities Program is a stepping stone designed to support young adults in developing, expanding, and working towards their post high school goals and aspirations. The program offers participants the opportunity to practice skills and work towards their adult life goals, in adult environments, with adult expectations.  Adult Opportunities participants actively participate in setting their own goals and developing meaningful education, community, or employment activities to help them meet those goals.  Adult Opportunities participants spend the majority of their days in natural, community environments such as their job, local community college, home, or local neighborhood establishments. The participant’s “team” provides instruction, support and facilitates needed linkages.  Participants are expected to demonstrate self-determination and make decisions to the best of their ability that foster attainment the adult lifestyle goals they set.