Jardon's greatest achievement is placing its students in job situations where they can succeed. Jardon has graduated hundreds of students, many of which are now successful adults.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL...

We are now in the second half of the school year and it brings many exciting events here at Jardon. Jardon offers a Post High School community that is rich in work experience, life and social skills development and many extra curricular activities.

Developments in Special Education continue to unfold. Oakland Schools continues to move forward in a redesign of center programs, which will affect Jardon at some point in the future. Oakland Schools would like to implement the redesign by 2016. One of the big pushes will be for districts to create programs within their own districts. Whenever possible please share how important the Jardon program is in educating special education students in Post High programming. We need the support of ALL the surrounding districts to remain the BEST post high school option in Oakland County! Our legislators have been quiet regarding changing the eligibility to age to 21. I have several contacts and sources; they all say it is not on anyone's agenda at this time. This is an issue to keep our eyes and ears open for any developments. The "fiscal Cliff" agenda ("Sequestration") at a federal level may have an effect on special education funding in Michigan. Another concern for educators, if funds for Education become part of the cuts, it will have a direct hit on local districts and special education funding. Looking forward to our next Fun Night, March 20th and Parent Conferences April 11th.

Thank you for supporting such a great program.
Yours in Education,
Mrs. Dowbenko
Principal

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Are you looking for social opportunities outside of school for your child?
Want your child to hang out with friends in a safe environment? Then join the Troy Friendship Club. Activities are usually held at the Troy Community Center (on Livernois, north of 16 Mile), a monthly calendar is available with dates and times of activities. On-going activities are bowling, basketball, diner's club, soccer league, softball, performing arts club, movie & pizza night, karaoke & dancing, bingo night, etc. You can access the Friendship Club website here or call Elaine Torvinen at (248) 524-3484 (ask for your child to be put on the Friendship Club mailing list).

MORC "Celebrating Life, Freedom, and Independence in the Community"
Macomb-Oakland Regional Center, Inc. (MORC) is a private, nonprofit, human services agency. Since 1972, Morc has assisted people with developmental and psychiatric disabilities. Many have disabilities that substantially impair life functions and have no other resources available. MORC utilizes a Person-Centered Planning process, promoting choice and Self-Determination.

They provide supports and housing for children and adults with developmental and psychiatric disabilities, as well as respite care for individuals with developmental disabilities. MORC assists people in accessing available community resources, state and federal entitlements and local service organizations.

For more information about MORC, contact one of their offices or visit their web site:

Auburn Hills Office
1270 Doris Road
Phone: (248)276-8000
Toll Free: (866)754-3398

Clinton Township Office
16200 Nineteen Mile Road
Phone: (586)263-8700
Toll Free: (866)807-6940

Web Site: www.morcinc.org
E-mail: Addresspublicaffairs@morcinc.org

CAP

Jardon's Community Advantage Program helps students transition from school to work. To find out more about the program download brochure.

What is CAP?

The Community Advantage Program provides services for post high school age students (18-26 years). The CAP program has delivered exemplary post high school transition services for over a decade. The program is designed to assist students with mild to moderate disabilities, who can benefit from work site based training.
CAP provides opportunities in:

CAP provides opportunities in:

• Work Based Learning
• Community Based Instruction
• Social Relationships
• Sports & Fitness
• Leisure & Recreational
• Agency Collaboration

CAP Brochure

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