Life Design is a special program for students who are ready for a greater level of independence in the community. Although it is part of the South Valley School program, it is housed on the Salt Lake Community College campus in West Jordan. Students, parents, and staff work together to plan programs and activities allowing students to reach maximum independence. During the first quarter, students learn to write a person-centered plan, choose their IEP goals, and lead their own IEP meetings. Students continue to work on academic skills but also learn to independently access public transportation, as well as how to apply, interview, get and keep a job. There is also an emphasis on giving back through volunteerism in the community. Students also work on earning high school credits and many receive a diploma from Southpointe Adult High School or Valley High School. Our Academic Job Center is also based in our Life Design program. Our AJC students are working exclusively on finishing up the graduation requirements to receive a diploma. AJC students attend one day a week to check in with their teacher and update their progress.
Teachers
- Daphne Castor - Team Leader LDA
- Codee Flores - Team Leader LDB
- Bob Boston - ESP
- Sheila LeBaron - ESP
- Gina Rohloff - ESP
- Ryan Sedillo - ESP PT
- Wynde Baure - ESP PT
Students of the Month - May
Class LDA Castor - Joseph Davis
Joseph has self advocated for what he needs and is following through with those things. He is a great help in the class. He is an enjoyable student and a great artist!
Class LDB Flores - Jett Simmons
We are proud to nominate Jett as Student of the Month! Over the past year, Jett has shown incredible growth, maturity, and independence. He has made huge improvements in many areas of his life—both in and out of the classroom.
Jett has been working hard to prepare for his future. He recently learned how to independently navigate public transportation all the way to Salt Lake Community College in Salt Lake, where he plans to attend college. This is a huge step toward adulthood and reaching his goals.
One of the most special moments that shows just how far Jett has come was when a former teacher saw him at a softball game. She made it a point to tell us how amazed she was by his growth, maturity, and how he’s become a totally different person—in the best way possible!
We are so proud of Jett and all the hard work he has put in. He truly deserves to be recognized as Student of the Month.
