Welcome to the BAT

The Berkley Adult Transition Program

The BAT program overview:

The Berkley Adult Transition Program serves students ages 18-26 that continue to receive specialized instruction, support & services through an IEP. The program is designed to enhance job readiness, maximize daily living skills, and develop independence in the community while utilizing and sharpening functional academic skills. Program activities take place in the classroom, at work sites, and within the community.

Keep scrolling for more information about some key components of our program:

Work-Based Learning
Community Based Instruction
Daily Living Skills

WORK BASED LEARNING

Work-based learning (WBL) refers to pre-employment opportunities that are collaboratively designed by Berkley Schools & local businesses. The purpose of WBL is to provide practical on-site learning experiences which will allow students to develop broad, transferable vocational skills, and help prepare them to achieve their post-secondary employment goals.

LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS:

COMMUNITY BASED INSTRUCTION

Community based instruction (CBI) provides students the opportunity to learn & practice independent living skills in natural environments- beyond the simulated setting of a classroom. The purpose of CBI is to prepare students to live, work, and participate in their community as independently as possible.

Weekly trips to local grocery stores:

Target
Kroger
Meijer
Walmart

Weekly visits to the gym:

- YMCA

Regular outings to local restaurants & other local attractions

DAILY LIVING SKILLS

Daily living skills refers to the skills which allow people to operate as independently as possible at home & in community settings, and to have some control over their own lives. Students in the Berkley Adult Transition Program have the opportunity to practice and further develop these skills across settings, allowing them to strengthen their independence & self-determination skills.

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living include:

Basic communication skills - such as using a regular phone, mobile phone, email, or the internet.
Transportation - either by driving oneself, arranging rides, or the ability to use public transportation.
Meal preparation - meal planning, cooking, clean up, storage, and the ability to safely use kitchen equipment and utensils.
Shopping - the ability to make appropriate food and clothing purchase decisions.
Housework - doing laundry, washing dishes, dusting, vacuuming, and maintaining a clean place of residence.
Managing medications - taking the correct amount of medication at the correct time. Managing re-fills, and avoiding conflicts.
Managing personal finances - operating within a budget, writing checks, paying bills, and avoiding scams