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Class overview
A.S.P.I.R.E.S. Adult Transition Program (Attainment, Self-Advocacy, Personal Growth, Independent Living, Responsibility, Employment Readiness, and Social Skills) will provide functional academic instruction, supervised life skills and vocational training, as well as individualized support for students with special needs, so that they may transition from their role of high school students to that of participating adults in the community.
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Our Wonderful Staff!
Mr. A
Mr. A
Ernie Agramonte has been a teacher at A.S.P.I.R.E.S. ATP since 2018. He truly enjoys working with the students and loves being a part of the Rialto community.
Mr. Decker
Mr. Decker
Richard Decker has been teaching in Special Education since 1997. He taught at the high school level before joining San Bernardino County to teach grades 3-5. In 2000, he accepted a position with Rialto USD. He has been teaching at A.S.P.I.R.E.S. ATP since 2018.
Mrs. Contreras
Mrs. Contreras
Mrs. Contreras has been working as a Special Education Teacher since 2004 after graduating from Cal Stat San Bernardino. She has worked at the elementary and high school levels. She has worked at A.S.P.I.R.E.S. ATP since 2021.
Outcomes and Expectations of the Program
The intended outcomes for ATP students is that they exit with a variety of life skills that increase their independence and render them employable for either a direct hire, supported employment , or volunteer job. All students will have received extensive public bus and mobility training to move between instructional sites in the community.
The ATP will utilize a supported employment model to place students in appropriate work, community and school settings where students will learn skills for success.
Transition Instruction is to take place primarily in integrated, age-appropriate, functional, recreational, community based settings for better generalization of skills.
ATP Instruction Includes
ATP Instruction Includes
Life & critical skills training
Role play and hands on demonstration
Small group and individualized instruction
Community Based Instruction
Guest speakers/teachers
Computer assisted instruction
Vocational skills training
Self advocacy
Mobility/Travel training
Transition Domains
Education/Training
College courses
College preparatory classes
General education and training considerations
On-the-job training
Employment
Employment setting
Military service
Supported employment
Independent Living
Child rearing
Daily living skills
Family life
Financial management
Home management
Transportation
Leisure Pursuits
Community and neighborhood activities
Entertainment
Indoor activities
Outdoor activities
Travel
Community Involvement
Citizenship
Community awareness
Services and resources
Physical and Emotional Health
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Scheduling and keeping healthcare-related appointments
Seeking help for emotional issues(e.g. depression) when Appropriate
Apartment Life
Apartment Life
At A.S.P.I.R.E. ATP the students benefit from having a real life apartment and student store on campus where they can practice their independent living and vocational skills.
Maintaining a clean apartment
Grocery shopping
Laundry facilities
Cooking snacks and meals
Entertaining guests
Inventory management
Kitchen Safety
The Culinary Experience
The Culinary Experience
Students at A.S.P.I.R.E.S. ATP take part in a culinary class where they:
Learn how to work in an industrial kitchen
Acquire kitchen safety skills
Gain valuable experience with job safety
Experience working in a fast paced environment
Learn how to be part of a team
Eat good food that they cook themselves
Life on the job
Life on the job
At A.S.P.I.R.E.S. ATP our students are taken to real work places where they:
Work with under the supervision of an A.S.P.I.R.E.S. ATP job coach.
Gain valuable experience working multiple jobs.
Learn the in's and out's of applying for jobs.
Research job training, colleges, and careers.
Acquire necessary skills for a competitive job market.
Receiving instruction from actual work staff.
Train as part of a team.
Build experience to use on their resumes and job applications.
Resources
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