TESA

(DCTC, BTC)

Description of Programming

The Transitional Education Service Alternative Program (TESA) program serves the transition needs of young adults ages 18-21. Staff, students, families, and community providers work together to identify the student’s unique strengths, interests, and develop a plan to provide instructional and community opportunities to meet their transition needs. Areas addressed may include independent living skills, employment skills, academic or functional skills, communication and social skills, self-advocacy, and post-secondary planning. For those students considering post-secondary education following graduation, there are also opportunities to build their skills in preparation for college, including understanding the resources and supports available through disability services.

Our Approach and Focus

There is a strong emphasis on helping students in TESA gain employment in their respective community area. For those students considering post-secondary education following graduation, there are also opportunities to build their skills in preparation for college, including understanding the resources and supports available through disability services.

Services and Benefits

Students are provided related services based on needs outlined in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) including Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Developmental Adaptive Physical Education. Our program also offers social work and mental health support, including social work groups for students with needs in these areas.

Health Services

Transportation

Program Leadership

Don Budach

Assistant Director of Special Education/Principal

Phone: 651-423-8426

Email: don.budach@isd917.org

Stephanie Betley

Assistant Principal/Special Education Coordinator

Phone: 651-423-8343

Email: stephanie.betley@isd917.org

Wendi Renken