Adult Special Education

Ongoing at Castlegar, Grand Forks, Silver King, Nelson, Trail

Program Summary

Castlegar and Grand Forks Campuses

This program is available to students whose academic, social, emotional and/or cognitive skills and abilities require personal support and assistance in order for them to actively participate in a college setting. An Individual Educational Plan (IEP) is developed with each student to foster academic, personal and social skills in a cooperative learning environment. The program provides students with training in Math/English upgrading, workplace skills, independent living skills (money management, meal planning, cooking, etc.), self-advocacy skills, personal management skills (time management, goal settings), and introductory computer skills.

Silver King Campus, Nelson

Program outcomes are largely determined by the students through development of an IEP. Social skills development underscores all training. Students also develop support networks. The program is designed to meet the needs of mentally handicapped adults, but is also open to adults with special needs who have the need for this type of training. Common outcomes for students in this program are increased independence, employment and becoming more involved in the community.

Trail Campus - Food Service Worker Program

This program provides an opportunity for special needs students to learn entry level skills for the food service industry. The program includes life skills development, academic upgrading, vocational skills, and attitude development. Students make and serve lunch to seniors in the Trail Community Centre as well as prepare several major banquets. The program is designed to meet the needs of mentally handicapped adults, but is also open to adults with special needs who have the need for this type of training. Common outcomes for students in this program are increased independence, employment and becoming more involved in the community.