Santa Clara Adult Education
Willard E. Williams Sr. EdD is our Disabilities Support Specialist. He can assist students with learning differences. Please see your instructor for a referral to the Disabilities Support Specialist.
A disabilities specialist is available to provide academic, career, and counseling services to adults with learning differences enrolled in the Basic Skills, Career Technical Education (CTE), High School Equivalency, High School Diploma, and ESL Programs. The disabilities specialist also provides evaluations for students with disabilities in order to obtain accommodations for standardized testing.
IN ADDITION:
Santa Clara Adult Education offers two programs for adults with disabilities: Independence Network, a program designed to meet the needs of for adults with intellectual disabilities, and Skills Plus, a program for stroke survivors and other neurologically impaired adults.
If you have questions about the programs, please see the links below or call (408) 423-3500.
In addition SCAE offers a preschool:
PRESCHOOL AND
PARENT EDUCATION
Wilson Preschool is a parent participation and parent
education preschool where parents and children learn
together. We use a developmentally-appropriate
curriculum based on the HighScope model where children
learn through hands-on experiences and active play. We
respect and celebrate our families’ diversity and provide a
safe and nurturing environment. Parents actively
participate in their children’s classrooms once a week.
Through their participation, parents learn ways to foster
their children’s social, emotional, physical, intellectual
and creative development. For more information, email
Daya Sanchez at [email protected].
Independence Network provides adaptive classes for adults with disabilities. We are enrolling new students as space allows. All students must be SARC clients to participate. To get an idea of what type of programming we offer, check out our latest course catalog.
Program Description
Our priority is to provide students with high-quality options that will support their individual development. Students will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of classes and also have the opportunity to work on individual skills or tasks to further their personal growth. There will be classes held from 10-11, 11-12 and 1-2 on Mondays through Thursdays. On Fridays, we will have a whole-program social skills class from 10-12 and several classes offered from 1-2. All classes will meet twice a week, except for classes held on Fridays. There will be
Monday/Wednesday classes,
Tuesday/Thursday classes and Friday classes.
In addition, each day will start off with 30 minutes dedicated to furthering each student’s personal growth. Students may choose to work on skills such as spelling, reading or math or they may choose to engage in class jobs such as laundry, attendance or calendar reporting
For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact Daya Sánchez at 408.423.3674 or [email protected].
For 30 years, Skills Plus has been assisting stroke survivors and other physically disabled adults regain functional, social, cognitive, and physical skills through interactive classes and a strong support system.
Skills Plus is an affordable, awarding winning program that:
- Provides training and activities focused on functional skills and independence.
- Offers opportunities for group interaction and socialization
- Has caring capable instructors who are licensed and credentialed medical professionals.
- Provides a safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment.
Clients work hard to improve their functional skills like learning to walk and being able to communicate with their loved ones. It is in mastering these basic skills that allows the stroke survivor to live at home and continue to be a part of their family.
Services are geared toward stroke survivors but are not limited to that group. People with Parkinson disease, chronic heart and lung disease as well as other related physical disorders can benefit from the program. Skills Plus offers classes in mobility and communication skills as well as independent living activities. There are also monthly caregiver classes. Please help spread the word about the services that Skills Plus offers. Perhaps you already know about Skills Plus, or maybe you know someone who could benefit from the program.
Stroke survivors, people with Parkinson’s Disease and other major neurological conditions. Must be 18 years old.
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