TRAILS PROGRAM

Transition Readiness And Independent Living Skills (TRAILS) provides specifically designed instruction to equip individuals with exceptionalities (ages 18-21) to live, communicate, and work within their community. This transition program is designed to prepare students to transition from school to adult life and is one of several options provided to students in the Gardner Edgerton School District. TRAILS is a collaborative effort between young adults, parents, the Gardner Edgerton School District USD 231, and adult service providers.

TRAILS ENTERPRISES

The TRAILS Enterprises program is a classroom-based opportunity for young adults have in which they produce products for sale. In addition to learning how to make the products, young adults work on communication skills, record keeping, following directions, and more.

Email: trailsenterprise@usd231.com

TRAILS STAFF

Kelley Wiggins, TRAILS Instructor              

wigginsk@usd231.com

Kristin Sechler, M.S.Ed., Transition Coordinator              

sechlerk@usd231.com