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Beloit School District launches 'Bridal' program to expand supports for students beyond age 18
Summary
District special education staff redesigned services for students with disabilities who remain eligible for services after age 18, rebranding the offering as "Bridal" (Empowering Adult Learners with Diverse Abilities) and preparing to enroll more students next school year.
Eric Weir, the district’s director of special education and student services, told the Beloit School District Board on June 17 that staff have rebranded the district’s post‑18 special education supports as “Bridal,” an acronym the students themselves selected, short for Empowering Adult Learners with Diverse Abilities. "The team really spent time this year using a continuous improvement framework," Weir said, describing a process of analyzing district data and refining a rubric to individualize services.
The new Bridal program is aimed at students who remain eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which covers services through age 21. Weir said the program emphasizes independent living, recreation and leisure, and personal care rather than heavy academic instruction.…
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