Our goal is to increase student independence and facilitate a successful transition to post-secondary education, career, and adult life. Students also receive services from vocational rehabilitation specialists, speech and language therapists, and audiologists, as needed. They may also participate in the Work Experience program offered by OPS to learn basic employability skills and earn credits toward their high school graduation. The multihandicapped program at Burke serves students with both physical and cognitive disabilities. Our goal is to promote independence and prepare each student for adult life.
Students work on functional life skills and functional academics in the classroom and community.
Students also learn a variety of job skills by taking part in community-based work awareness and work experience. Any special education junior or senior qualifies for the Work Experience Program. Students are referred to Work Experience personnel who then process the referral. These credits are considered to be elective credits. Students who work part-time are required to attend weekly meetings with Work Experience personnel.