The Life Roles Education Center provides educational and therapeutic services to students 12-16 years of age who have disabilities that may include Intellectual Impairments, Autism (in the mild range) and varying physical capabilities. Instruction that is standards-based also addresses self-help, social and communication skills to prepare students in their eventual transition to high school. Integrated therapy services support the student’s education, skill development and community experiences. Students attending this 10-month program component have access to Extended School Year services as determined by the IEP Team.

A comprehensive 12-month component provides educational and therapeutic services for students with multiple disabilities: physical, intellectual, communication and medical needs. Emphasis is placed on sensory-based learning, movement, total communication, activities of daily living and assistive technology. Therapy activities are integrated into students’ daily classroom routines to maximize therapeutic benefits. Multi-sensory instruction and assistive technology (switches, computers and speech output devices) combine to create an educational program that fosters participation, awareness, and self-determination. Special care is taken for students attending the 12-month component to access community-based activities and to be blended within the 10-month component for their programming as determined by students’ needs and the IEP team.