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Adult Transition Program

Adult Transition Program. Find more information below.

DNUSD offers an Adult Transition Program (ATP) for young adult students with disabilities aged 18-22 years of age.  Eligibility for the program is determined through the IEP process.  The program provides instruction and training in age-appropriate environments to help facilitate a seamless transition to adult life after public school, as per the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) 2004 Sec. 300.43 Transition Services.

ATP is a community-based program.  The program is staffed by a licensed teacher, as well as instructional assistants.  Designated Instructional Services (DIS), such as speech and language, behavior services, and physical therapy, are provided as indicated in each student’s IEP.  

A person-centered approach is used to identify the strengths, needs, interests, and preferences of each individual student.  Instructional domains include the following:

  • Independent Living
  • Employment/Vocational 
  • Recreation/Leisure
  • Social
  • Self-determination/Self-advocacy
  • Connections to Adult Services

 

If you are interested in this program or need more information, please call or email Mercedes Wheeler at (707) 464-0231 or mwheeler@dnusd.org

Staff Directory

Mercedes Wheeler

Special Education - Transition Program
Adult Transition Program, Special Education
School 1: (707) 464-0231
School 2: 707-464-0725 ext. 10231

Resources

Special Education Website