Futures Program
Futures builds skills to foster independence in the areas of employment, life skills and community interactions for students ages 18-21 with disabilities.
- Work at on-campus worksite, The Battle Ground Barkery
- Work at off-campus worksites throughout Battle Ground and Vancouver
- Schedules are individualized based on student needs
- Interaction with supervisors at worksites
- Worksites provide students with learning opportunities in a variety of settings to gain valuable experience and discover possible career paths
Life Skills
- Hands-on public transportation training
- Hands-on cooking
- Grocery shopping
- Budgeting
- Household chores
Community Interactions
- Healthy recreational activities
- Appropriate social behavior
- Community resources
- Real world social interactions
- Money management
- Restaurant etiquette
The Futures program may be a great fit for students who:
- Are between 18-21 years old
- Adapt well to change
- Demonstrate appropriate behavior in the community
- Carry and use ID
- Have a successful attendance record
- Are able to spend part of the day unsupervised
- Have the ability to work independently at work sites
- Have the ability to learn to ride public transportation
- Have a stabilized health condition
- Have independent self-care management
- Have time management skills
- Are willing to participate in the program
- Have prior on-the-job work experience
- Are or are willing to be connected with DDA and DVR services
- Have independent communication skills or an assistive device
Community Partnerships
- SW Washington Humane Society
- Flower Express
- MOD Pizza
- Val Ogden Center
- North County Community Food Bank
- Nest Vintage
- Kidz Cloz
- Battle Ground Public Library
- ReTails Thrift Store
- Battle Ground Barkery
- Cascade Fitness
- and more to come!
Battle Ground Barkery
As part of their vocational training, students with disabilities make handmade, all natural, preservative-free dog treats, or “doggie biscotti.” Click on the image to view a PDF flyer with more information about the Barkery!
Contact us:
Futures teachers:
Jessica Baxter
baxter.jessica@battlegroundps.org
(503) 489-7711
Benjamin Bergerson
bergerson.benjamin@battlegroundps.org
(971) 704-2008
11104 N.E. 149th Street,
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 200 
360-885-5300