Bridge Program graduates
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Special to the News-Register
Students with special education needs receive
Level I certificate
The Bridge Program is an educational experience
designed specifically for students with special
education needs who have completed four years
of high school and earned 24 credits.
The program, which began in fall 2004, is designed
to help facilitate the transition from high school
to the community and the world of work.
Under the direction of Carole Gray, director
of Disability Services, the Bridge Program got
its start in response to the community needs of
Irving and Coppell school districts.
Much of the program’s success is given
to the specially trained instructors who use a
multi-sensory method of instruction to maximize
the learning potential of each student.
Dr. Ida Baty instructs a social seminar class
called “Vocational Life Skills,” where
students learn skills that are applied to life
and the world of work.
Dan Joutras instructs the “Motor Skills
Development” class, where students work
independently and in a group to increase fine
motor and gross motor skills.
Last May, ten students received a Level I certificate
of completion from the Bridge Program.
Level II of the Bridge Program is being offered
this fall. Call 972-273-3167 for more information.
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