Project Genesis is a Transition/Vocational Service Provider approved by the Connecticut Department of Education. We are funded by school districts to provide one-on-one services aligned with Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that all students in the public school system who are “adversely affected” by a disability in one of the 13 categories below have access to special education or related services.
We work with any student who is eligible for an IEP, including:
Frequently requested services include:
In response to COVID-19 and school closures, we have adapted our services to provide for SESS students as they continue their education from home.
Project Genesis’ education mentors can help enable success within a student’s own school by providing one-on-one academic and behavioral supports, including:
Curriculum modifications and tutoring
Development and implementation of behavioral support plans
Data collection and analysis
Transition to college for students still receiving supports from their high school.
Employment Readiness – Project Genesis helps students explore their interests and develop the skills necessary to get and keep a job, including navigating the job search and application process, social and interviewing skills, timeliness and transportation, and work safety and policy compliance.
Independent Living – In community settings, we help students develop important life skills such as cooking, cleaning, hygiene, health and nutrition, time and money management, organizational skills, communication and social skills, self-advocacy, and positive behavior strategies.
Community Engagement – Knowing how to navigate one’s community is critical to becoming a full and contributing member of it. We help students learn to use public transportation, run errands like shopping and banking, access common services like the library and the doctor, find and enjoy recreational and volunteer activities, and explore housing options.
We also help students connect with adult service agencies such as the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS), Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) or Department of Developmental Services (DDS).
At our Annual Learning Fair, students create projects to showcase their talents, skills and dreams. It is a joyful demonstration of student empowerment and transformation—and a reminder that we can make a big difference, one person at a time.
“Project Genesis is a wonderful program. The Program Managers were professional, had a great working knowledge of my son’s disability and needs for support. Everyone who worked with him was really great – which says a lot for the program!”
“Decisions were made collaboratively and outcomes were positive.”
“We have said from the very beginning that our daughter is a success story waiting to happen. Thank you for hearing us. Thank you for your dedication. Thank you all for believing in her.”
“I am proud of the work and dedication we at Project Genesis strive for every day. The desire to enrich and empower our consumers is a goal of commitment and teamwork that I am honored to be a part of.”
“We find working with your organization, especially for those who do not fit traditional or non-traditional models of education to be excellent.”
“I am so very impressed with the growth of one of my students through the work of Project Genesis staff! It has been great working with each and every person on your staff.”
“We appreciate not only your quality of services but also your responsiveness and flexibility to the needs of our students, their parents, and our district.”
Kelly Sanders, SESS Program Director
k.sanders@projectgenesis.us
Direct Line: (860) 336-6573
Fax: (860) 456-7417
