EDsession Program & Schedule
Building Bridges: Creating Transitional Learning Environments for Students to Young Adults
Patrick Callahan, StudioGC, Inc.
;
Bridget Connolly, Niles Township High School District 219
;
Kate Seiwert, Niles Township High School District 219
;
Athi Toufexis, StudioGC, Inc.
Date:
Thursday, November 4
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Description:
In 2020, the new Bridges Adult Transition Center opened as a celebration of the 17-year history of Niles THSD 219’s Bridges program for students with special needs. The new facility supports young adults, ages 18-21, in transitioning from high school to adulthood through innovative design and pedagogies with a focus on personal skills, vocational training, and community-based instruction. The Center’s design incorporates immersive learning labs, such as Kitchen and Apartment Labs, to provide students real-world applications and education. Insights from both district administration and architects will highlight this often-overlooked student population and the specialized learning environments of the Bridges Center.
Location:
Classroom 320
Session Type:
EDsession
Session Code:
ES21RC1
Learning Objective 1:
Understand the importance of young adult transitional services for students with special needs.
Learning Objective 2:
Discover how community partnerships can expand learning opportunities beyond a traditional school environment.
Learning Objective 3:
Explore how specialized learning environments and pedagogies can cultivate student growth and success.
Learning Objective 4:
Learn about an innovative educational facility for students aged 18-21 with special needs.
Credit:
AIA LU, IDCEC
Downloads
pptx
Building Bridges-StudioGC D219.pdf (0.11 GB)
Speakers
Patrick Callahan
StudioGC, Inc.
Bridget Connolly
Niles Township High School District 219
Kate Seiwert
Niles Township High School District 219
Athi Toufexis
StudioGC, Inc.
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