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The McAllen ISD STRIDES Program will be presenting certificates of completion for adult continuing education courses from 9-11 am Thursday, Dec. 19. The campus is located at Achieve Early College High/Lincoln (1601 N. 27th St.) in McAllen.
This new special education initiative is for students who are 18-22 years old. It began this fall serving more than 45 students and stands for Supported Transition and Road to Independence: Development and Employment for Students.
STRIDES students receive guidance and instruction toward independent living, can earn a professional certification and take courses that provide them with knowledge and skills for general employment. This includes:
- Employability skills that are foundational and necessary for obtaining, keeping, and succeeding in a job.
- Fundamentals of social skills, teamwork, dependability, organization, and work ethic, as well as awareness of personal appearance and grooming.
- Students participate in on-the-job training with various community businesses who are in partnership with McAllen ISD to provide valuable employment experiences and skills.
Thanks to a building outfitted as the “STRIDES Cottage,” students learn the basics of home living. The Cottage is equipped with a classroom, a kitchen, a bedroom and a living area so students learn about basic meal preparation, nutrition cleaning house and personal grooming.
The students can also earn a professional certification in the following:
- Floral Design
- Photography
- Cake Decorating
The McAllen ISD STRIDES program is conducted in partnership with South Texas College and Texas Workforce Solutions.
