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Summer Sessions

A summer learning adventure for special education students

Teachwell Summer Sessions programs are designed for young adults with disabilities aged 16-21 who live in South Dakota, including high school students who are preparing for enrollment in Teachwell supported high school transition school programs.

Teachwell Transitions Summer Session

  • Download the Summer Session Overview

  • Apply Online

Application deadline is Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

 

Event Details 

  • Date and Time: June 2nd-5th, 9th-12th, and 16th-18th, 2025; 9:00am - 12:00pm

  • Audience: Young adults with disabilities aged 16-21 who live in South Dakota

  • No Cost to Attend: Tuition is paid for qualified applicants 

WEEK 1: SOFT SKILLS & SAFETY
JUNE 2-5 / 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM / AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL
Students will meet at the Avera campus and will have the opportunity to talk with professionals to gain an understanding of how to establish a professional presence. They will learn soft skills for workplace success and how to safely navigate their communities.

WEEK 2: TRANSPORTATION & BUSINESS TOURS
JUNE 9-12 / 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM / AVERA MCKENNAN HOSPITAL
Students will apply the skills learned in week 1 to real-life situations as they practice using public transportation. Small groups will travel to local businesses to tour different work settings.

WEEK 3: COLLEGE READINESS AT SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE
JUNE 16-18 / 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM / SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Students will meet at Southeast Technical College campus for college readiness preparation. They will learn about transferable job skills that will set them up for success in college. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about programs available at STC and how to navigate a new campus setting, relationships, and the transition into post-secondary education.

Program Details 

Attendees must meet eligibility criteria, but individuals are not required to be registered with the Division of Rehabilitation Services to participate. 

Everyone interested in attending needs to complete an application. Families or teachers may complete applications on behalf of students.

Students may register for any variation of the available weekly sessions.

 

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Summer Session 2025 Overview

Information for Students and Families

Teachwell Thrive Transition School

Teachwell Project Search at Avera Health 

Teachwell Strive at Southeast Tech

For More Information

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