STRIVE TOPS
STRIVE TOPS (Transition Outcomes Program for Students) is especially designed for students who are in their 5th year of high school until the age of 22 or graduation. In collaboration with area school districts, this innovative program supports students to generalize learned skills to new settings as well as acquire additional independent living skills, provide opportunities to increase independence in the community, prepare students to transition to adult services, and offer experiences that promote social skills with students from other school districts. Access to TOPS is through a student’s IEP process.
Meeting the Maine Department of Education’s standards as a contracted service provider, TOPS offers part-time and full-time program options Monday through Friday as well as Extended School Year services for students from area school districts.
Program Testimonial:
"Our son thrived at TOPS! TOPS provided a structured and well-organized transition from his familiar school routine to a program where he could practice becoming more independent in his community as a young adult. Not only did he learn important life skills and gain confidence, but he also built a strong, supportive, and lasting friend group. TOPS staff were always professional, compassionate, and communicative, and were willing to be creative problem-solvers. It has been exciting to see our son apply what he learned at TOPS to his life at home and beyond since graduating from the program."
- TOPS Parent