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Albert Lea Transitions Program “Preparation for Life”

Albert Lea Transitions Program “Preparation for Life”. ALTP. A District #241 program for students with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 21 who have completed their 12 th grade year at Albert Lea High School. We currently have two students enrolled in the program who completed

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Albert Lea Transitions Program “Preparation for Life”

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  1. Albert Lea Transitions Program“Preparation for Life”

  2. ALTP • A District #241 program for students with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 21 who have completed their 12th grade year at Albert Lea High School. • We currently have two students enrolled in the program who completed 12th grade at Glenville- Emmons Schools in 2011

  3. The ALTP offers a functional and vocational focus of skills necessary for increased independence athome, in the workplace, and the community.

  4. AM Schedule • Working through Cedar Valley Services in Albert Lea as part of a school to work program. • Working through District #241 Work Based Learning Program in community employment. • Attending Albert Lea High School or ALC for credit recovery to complete graduation requirements. Mornings are spent involved in programming to meet individual vocational needs:

  5. PM Schedule • The ALT P is a part of Albert Lea High School and provides students with experiences beyond the high school setting. “Housing our program at Riverland was a major goal for us.” • Alternate environment encourages adult behaviors and adult interactions • Student pride develops self confidence and encourages attendance past 12th grade Afternoonsare spent participating in the Albert Lea Transitions Program housed at Riverland Community College in Albert Lea.

  6. Activities available for students at Riverland:

  7. Socializing Community Opportunities Technology Opportunities

  8. Curriculum • Employment Career Planning & Employment Assistance: • Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Human Services, Cedar Valley Services, Social Security (SSI) • resumes, cover letters, interviews, applications, job site visits Focuses on the five Transitions areas which are the focus of the Transitions Individual Education Plan or IEP.

  9. Post Secondary Training • Community College or Technical Courses • Community Education Courses • Labor Laws and Workplace Safety • (District #241 Work Based Learning Coordinator assists with this by working three hours per week with those students who are capable of working independently within the community.)

  10. Community Participation • Social Skills • Vulnerability Safeguards • Freeborn County ARC • Current Events • Social Outings • Volunteering • MN Driver’s License/ID

  11. Home Living • Budgeting • Hygiene • Housekeeping • Meal Planning • Cooking • Healthy Living

  12. Recreation & Leisure Transportation, Resources, Sportsmanship

  13. Newsworthy… • Riverland bowling activity at Holiday Lanes brings team from the ALTP as participants • Menu planning, grocery shopping, cooks in the kitchen ends in five course sit down meal • December 2nd will bring Albert Lea Transitions class together with Austin Transitions class in bowling outing • Adult behavior becomes the norm with 18 to 21 year population • Lifelong friendships develop through participation in AL Transitions Program

  14. Albert Lea Transitions Program2000 Tiger LaneAlbert Lea, MN 56009 Contact Information: Lori Nelson, Instructor/Case Manager 507-379-5437 lnelson@albertlea.k12.mn.us Julie Ulve, Case Facilitator 507-379-5348 julve@albertlea.k12.mn.us

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