D.R.E.A.M. Transition Academy
Mission
In alignment with the mission of Rocky Hill Public Schools, the mission of the DREAM Transition Academy is to to provide an environment where students feel empowered to achieve their greatest potential, comfortable to be who they are, and have the opportunity to explore their diverse interests in order to become productive and responsible citizens.
Vision
To assist young adults and their families in making the transition from high school to post-secondary activities including postsecondary education, vocational education, supported employment, adult services, independent living and life skills, and community participation in order for them to reach their full potential.
The DREAM Transition Academy
CONTACT
Transition Coordinator
Ian Learned
860-258-2727
School Psychologist
Krysta Taylor
860-258-2727
Speech and Language Pathologist
Rachel Portal
860-258-7721
Job Coaches:
Barbara Barry
Jeanine Berasi
Lynne Carmel
Annu Jaiswal
Laurie McCauley
Amand Milliner
Amy Thorne
Current Job Sites
- DREAM Cafe
- Cora Belden Library
- Uptown Consignments
- Goodwill
- Chick-Fil-A
- Sunny Farms
- Walgreens
- CVS
- Pet Supplies Plus
- Price Chopper
Favorite Community Outings
Dave and Busters
Lessard Lanes
Avery Soda
Pistol Creek
Berlin Theater
Ikea
Lyman Orchard
Northwest Park
Peabody Museum
Daily Schedule Examples
Morning Meeting/Discussion
Lesson of the Day (Daily Living, Interpersonal, Advocacy, Self-Determination)
Prepare for work
Work at job sites
Lunch
Break
Social Time (games, social skill development)
End of day wrap up
“I got a job at Sunny Farms. Thank you guys for everything!”- Dillon Cerpa ‘21 Graduate
“My favorite things about the transition academy are going to Pistol Creek for the parties with the other academies, and my jobs at Uptown Consignment and Goodwill”. - Marc LaPuma