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PAC Program

Helping Students with Disabilities Gain Meaningful Employment

Mission Statement


Douglas County School District (DCSD) in partnership with Department of Education, Training, and Re-habilitation (DETR) will provide rigorous instruction and partner with local business to promote community inclusion. DCSD will inspire, empower, and prepare each young adult with exceptionalities to navigate their post secondary pathway striving to reach competitive employment in our community.

Vision


Opportunity to change community perception when young adults with disabilities receive the services they need to bridge the gaps between high school graduation and employment.

What is PAC?

Partners Across our Community (PAC) is a DCSD and DETR program focused on employment, not academics. PAC is designed for young adults, with a qualifying disability, ages 18 to 22. The PAC program is located at the Heritage Building in Gardnerville next to Gardnerville Elementary School.

What will young adults do in the PAC Program?

Young adults in DCSD will work with certified teachers and a vocational rehabilitation counselor on job specific training in industries like warehousing, hospitality, manufacturing, social services and food service.

Today’s employers are looking for employees with the following skills:

  • Timeliness & Preparedness
  • Resume and interview skills
  • Appropriate Hygiene
  • Ability to get along with co-workers
  • Staying focused at the work-site
  • Maintain employment

How it works

Young adults will learn to identity their employment interests and strengths in an environment that understands their needs.

Part of the day will be spent in the classroom, mastering skills all employers expect, and part will be out in the community actually visiting businesses, volunteering, job shadowing, learning to ride the bus and having real work based learning experiences. The goal is for young adults with disabilities to obtain competitive employment that meets the unique interests, strengths, and needs of the individual.

 

PAC Staff

Brittany Mcrae
PAC Program Coordinator
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Kristi Avallone
Paraprofessional

Sasha Larson
Speech Pathologist

 

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PAC Contact

Phone: (775) 309-0550
Email:
bmcrae@dcsd.k12.nv.us
Location: Heritage Building

PAC Community Outings

PAC Schedule

PAC News

Monthly Calendar

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Sunday, March 30
Monday, March 31
Tuesday, April 1
Wednesday, April 2
Food Closet 9-10
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Thursday, April 3
Pulse (9-10 workout, 10-11 work)
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Pulse Fitness, 885 Mahogany Dr, Minden, NV 89423, USA
Swim Center
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Carson Valley Swim Center, 1600 NV-88 #88, Minden, NV 89423, USA
Friday, April 4
Saturday, April 5
Sunday, April 6
Monday, April 7
Tuesday, April 8
Wednesday, April 9
Food Closet 9-10
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Thursday, April 10
Pulse (9-10 workout, 10-11 work)
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Pulse Fitness, 885 Mahogany Dr, Minden, NV 89423, USA
Swim Center
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Carson Valley Swim Center, 1600 NV-88 #88, Minden, NV 89423, USA
Trip to the library
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Friday, April 11
Saturday, April 12
Sunday, April 13
Monday, April 14
Backpack Buddies
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Tuesday, April 15
Wednesday, April 16
Food Closet 9-10
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Thursday, April 17
Pulse (9-10 workout, 10-11 work)
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Pulse Fitness, 885 Mahogany Dr, Minden, NV 89423, USA
Swim Center
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Carson Valley Swim Center, 1600 NV-88 #88, Minden, NV 89423, USA
Friday, April 18
Saturday, April 19
Sunday, April 20
Monday, April 21
Tuesday, April 22
Wednesday, April 23
Thursday, April 24
Friday, April 25
Saturday, April 26
Sunday, April 27
Monday, April 28
Tuesday, April 29
Wednesday, April 30
Food Closet 9-10
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Thursday, May 1
Pulse (9-10 workout, 10-11 work)
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Pulse Fitness, 885 Mahogany Dr, Minden, NV 89423, USA
Swim Center
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Carson Valley Swim Center, 1600 NV-88 #88, Minden, NV 89423, USA
Friday, May 2
Kids and Horses
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Saturday, May 3