Cordon Program
Agriculture, viticulture, hospitality and life skills with employment as the goal.
Three year suggested attendance after successfully completing a readiness evaluation.
This program is designed to help individuals with moderate to high functioning disabilities identify, develop, and achieve their goals while exploring opportunities to advance their education, employment, life skills, health, and well-being. D'Vine Path will actively seek and support work opportunities for its students in the agriculture, viticulture and hospitality industries.​​
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This is a suggested three year program, with required student attendance of class on Mondays and Wednesdays. Students in their fourth year will take a readiness evaluation to determine if they are ready to move forward while maintaining the healthy habits learned at D'Vine Path.
Cordon Class Schedule:
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The Cordon Program is currently in session Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 am - 3 pm. All students are required to meet at D'Vine Path Farm and Vineyards no later than 9 a.m. and be picked up at 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise specified. Transportation will be provided to all off-site locations.
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9:00-10:00
Mondays:
Review Weekly Itinerary and Discuss Upcoming Deadlines
(Independence, Responsibility, Work-Ethic Training, Time-Management)
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Property Walk and Meditation
(Health, Self-Advocacy, Coping Mechanisms)
Wednesdays:
Physical Activity: Options of strength training, aerobic dance, sports or walk
(Health, Self-Advocacy)
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10:00am-11:00
Mondays:
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Restorative Yoga
(Health, Stress-Reduction, Self-Advocacy, Mental Health)
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Wednesdays:
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Horticulture or Viticulture
(Academia, Vocational Training, Critical Thinking Skills, Work Ethic)
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11:00am-12:00pm
Expert Guest Speaker, Field Trip or Workshop
(Academia, Comprehension Skills, Professionalism, Social Skills, Vocational Training, Work Ethic)
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12:00pm-1:00 pm
Lunch
(Social Skills, Health, Independence)
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1:00pm-2:00pm
Mondays:
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Individual Education Goals
(Work Ethic, Autonomy, Independence, Life Skills, Academics)
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Wednesdays:
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Property Maintenance
(Work Ethic, Independence, Vocational Skills, Professionalism, Ownership, Accountability)
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2:00pm-3:00pm
Lifestyle Skills OR Performing Arts
(Social Skills, Independent Living, Creativity, Self-Expression, Safety)
