Summer Work and Learning Program
North River Collaborative’s Summer Work and Learning Program continues to be an innovative summer program offering a broad range of transitional, academic and vocational services for students between the ages of 14-21 with intellectual impairments, developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges and autism. The program is designed for students to attend one or more summers and is differentiated for students ages 14-17 and 18-21. The program is located at Rogers Middle School (Rockland) and at nearby job sites. A broad range of transitional services are integrated with academic support and remediation through hands on instruction.
There is strong focus on health and fitness for life in and out of the classroom. Varied opportunities for work experiences in retail, horticultural, building maintenance, shipping and receiving, office practices and food service are available for all students. Students begin each day in small groups. Daily goals are identified to support success in the classroom, at job sites or acquiring independent living skills.
Therapeutic Services Available
Additional Program Information:
Students ages 14-17 will participate each day in a variety of pre-vocational activities such as woodworking, food services, office practices, building maintenance and functional academic activities. Instruction in life skills for independent living include: Daily Living Skills (i.e., managing money, use of common household tools/appliances, time management, health and safety, basic meal preparation, leisure/recreation activities, community experiences); Social Thinking Skills; Health and Fitness Skills; and Job Exploration Skills (e.g., exploring opportunities and job placement, developing and maintaining appropriate work skills and behavior). Job site opportunities will be offered based on skills and site availability. Academic tutoring will ensure instructional support to prevent substantial regression of skills.
Students ages 18-21 will report to job sites (based on skills, interest and site availability) to explore career interests, gain vocational skills and apply academic skills to real world settings. Other days will include career training opportunities, travel training and participation in leisure/recreational activities which address health and fitness topics. Academic tutoring will focus on MA Curriculum Frameworks learning gaps to address substantial regression of skills.
Collaborative
Region
Primary Population/Disability
Autism, Communication, Development Delay, Intellectual
Type of Program
Ages Served
Grades Served
Contact
Location(s)
100 Taunton Ave
02370 Rockland , MA
United States
Massachusetts US
Calendar
School Year:
Days: N/A
Hours Per Day: N/A
Summer:
Days: 20
Hours Per Day: 6