Information for Educators

Our goal is for students to gain competitive work skills and lead a fulfilled life after graduation.

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Occupational & Life Skills Bellevue College (OLSBC) is a demanding, yet supportive, associate degree program for neurodiverse students with learning disabilities. 

Program at a Glance

OLSBC students earn their associate degree in Occupational & Life Skills. Our goal is for students to gain competitive work skills and lead a fulfilled life after graduation.

We educate students with curriculum tailored to their learning needs and provide them with an abundance of opportunities to apply what they learn in the classroom in real-life situations, culminating in a 250+ hour internship specific to their unique career goals.

  • 16 students per class average for more personalized instruction
  • 8 credits per quarter (90 credits total)
  • 10-14 class hours per week

Student Support Strategies Include:

  • Collaborative Problem Solving™
  • Social Thinking™
  • Executive Functioning Supports with dedicated coaches
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Our Program

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Classroom

Classes are sized to maximize individual support.

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Student Internships

Students intern at local businesses in their chosen field.

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Testimonials

OLS students feel empowered by the skills they learn and relationships they create in the program.

The OLSBC Student

Some Typical Characteristics of an OLS Student

  • Aspires to go to college, but a traditional college classroom setting is not the right fit
  • Learning disability that impacts academic performance
  • Experiences challenges with social situations
  • Desires to figure out the next steps in their life

Students May Have a Diagnosis of:

  • Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities (NVLD)
  • Auditory and/or Language Processing Disorder
  • ADHD or ADD
  • Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and/or Dyspraxia
  • Executive Dysfunction
  • Autism spectrum disorder
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Join Us at an Information Session

Please join us at an upcoming Information Session to learn more. We are also happy to bring a presentation to your team of Special Educators and College Counselors.