TRECK is a GUSD program providing services for students with disabilities (17-22 years old) with IEPs who have finished high school without a diploma and need continued support following a plan for their future. Taking a holistic approach, we help students who plan to be fully independent in their 20s and beyond transition smoothly into adult life by helping them with career planning, social networking, and independent living skills.
Program & Structure
Life is not one size fits all. It’s choose your own adventure. Each of our students has a unique path so we meet them where they’re at and serve as a guide on their journey. In order to do this, we have flexible meeting locations and times to authentically support students needs. Upon enrollment, students identify goals which determine objectives which determine their plan and schedule.
(Student Spotlight)
Topics & Skills
The sun shines and rain falls on everyone so we cover every aspect of life from simple to complex, easy to uncomfortable. The most important skills that we help students develop are self-advocacy and self-determination, aka SPEAK UP FOR YOUSELF and FIND A WAY. Learning these skills and how to use them tactfully and consistently is vital for all of us. For a more comprehensive list of skills, check here.
TRECK Students:
Eligibility
Our students are preparing to be fully independent and make all of their own big life decisions in their 20s and beyond. Yes, they will get advice from the best sources possible, but in the end, they will make these decisions. This means that in the near future they will fully support themselves, be capable to handle independent living (finances, meal prep, household organization, commuting, etc.), and effectively navigate life’s ups and downs.
With this in mind, students entering TRECK:
Eligibility is based on each individual’s needs and determined by the IEP team during the IEP meeting.
So much is Just 3 goals. We support students as they:
LIVE Prepare to live independently
RELATE Establish and maintain a strong social network
WORK Seek and maintain employment
How TRECK Works
(the nuts and bolts of what we do with each student)
1. SET GOALS
independent living, relationship, & employment goals
2. CREATE OBJECTIVES
all the small steps between now and when goals are met
3. MAKE A PLAN
what, when, where, and how things will get done
4. START & FOLLOW THROUGH
work, college, volunteer, career education, connection to agencies, & independent living skills practice with support as needed
5. RE-EVALUATE
re-thinking the plan & making changes as needed
CONNECTIONS
We help connect students to services they may need now and in the future. These are some of the organizations we connect students with