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Provo board hears East Bay Post High report; staff propose rebrand to 'LIFT Academy' and expanded employment services
Summary
District staff told the Provo City School District Board that East Bay Post High serves roughly 35 students aged 18–22 with disabilities, emphasized vocational training and community participation, and proposed rebranding to the "LIFT Academy" and pursuing designation as a vocational rehabilitation employment provider.
Nate Evaldson, a district special education leader, told the Provo City School District Board on Dec. 9 that East Bay Post High serves about 35 students aged 18 to 22 with disabilities and focuses on employment, independent living and community participation. He asked the board to consider discussions about a name change to the “LIFT Academy (Learning Independence for Tomorrow)” and said staff would like authorization to explore becoming an employment provider under vocational rehabilitation programs.
The program’s priorities, Evaldson said, are work experience, vocational skill development and flexible scheduling to meet student needs. “We serve students 18 to 22…
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