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Bridges

Bridges is designed to meet the unique academic and social needs of adolescents with developmental disabilities. In addition to core academics, the program emphasizes career exploration and social skills development. Participation in off-site community-based training helps develop self-confidence and appropriate work habits in a supervised environment. Social activities are also used as a teaching opportunity, guiding the students in appropriate peer interaction and correct manners. Career exploration sites cover many different vocational interests offering the students a varied experience. In addition to the academic and vocational training, students participate in school activities such as sports, dances, sleepovers, campouts, choir and plays.

Vocational

Vocational students are prepared for independent living by applying math and reading skills in everyday situations, learning and using health and home living skills, and participating in a variety of job training opportunities in the community. Students work off-campus each morning in both paid and non-paid job internships. All students are placed at one job site per semester. Students are assisted in exploring the various opportunities available to them upon graduation through a formal transition process that involves other social service agencies in the community. The school has an excellent track record for placing graduates in paid positions. Students who are able have the opportunity to take classes at El Centro junior college two days a week through the work force education program. Notre Dame students are accompanied by staff and participate in this program designed to further enhance vocational and academic skills in a real-life setting.