Superstars in Education RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bridging the Transitional Gap
Charlton Roads to Success Program empowers the shift from campus to career BY AMANDA SCHIMMEL FOR A DECADE AND A HALF, the Charlton Roads to Success Program has been instrumental in bridging the transition from high school graduation to entering the workforce for its adult-aged participants. Located at the Delaware State University Downtown Campus, the program targets students with intellectual disabilities and autism, offering them a supportive environment to refine both the hard and soft skills necessary for successful employment. Given its focus on vocational and professional development, as well as the imparting of essential life skills across classroom, inclusive, and work-based learning settings, it comes as no surprise that this program earned the prestigious title of a 2024 Superstar in Education and Training. DELAWARE BUSINESS
| Ma y / Ju ne 2024
“We work to foster an environment that creates authentic opportunities for the students where they can be around same-aged peers on the college campus,” Megan Polichetti, assistant principal for Caesar Rodney Countywide Programs, explains. Charlton Roads to Success offers a wide variety of programming, tailoring its instruction to individual needs and offering hands-on experiences and personalized support. On campus, students participate in inclusive activities like adaptive physical education, art sessions, and communal lunches with their peers. The program has also launched a student-led card company dedicated to crafting and retailing handmade cards within the community. Working at the company instills skills in inventory management and ledger upkeep, 23