Developmentally Delayed Learner (DDL) Program

The Developmentally Delayed Learner program offers classes and new certificates designed especially for students with lower cognitive skills, i.e., students who exhibit below-average intellectual functioning and a potential for measurable achievement in an instructional or employment setting. The DDL program has classes for students with mild to moderate DDL and some classes for those individuals with more severe to profound DDL. The majority of classes are non-credit and are free.

The DDL program serves two specific areas of the community:

1. Fairview Developmental Center, which is a large residential, state-run facility for individuals with severe to profound DDL. See more information under Fairview Developmental Center.
2. The community DDL program serves students who reside and/or work in the community, in group homes, private homes, day programs, workshops, etc. This group is primarily mild to moderate DDL. Classes are offered in a variety of cities, including south Orange County. See more information under "Where are classes located," the "Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Summer 2010 Classes" and "Vocational Certificate."

A developmentally delayed learner is a student who exhibits below-average intellectual functioning and a potential for measurable achievement in instructional or employment settings.

What Types of Classes Are Offered?

Coastline is dedicated to providing instruction that promotes growth toward greater independence and assists persons with disabilities to live and work in their own community, enjoying the same options and choices as persons without disabilities. Coastline is strongly committed to providing education to the developmentally delayed learner through a wide variety of course offerings in such areas as:

• Academic Growth: Critical Thinking, Math Concepts, Reading/ Writing
• Community Awareness: Community Resources, Consumer Skills
• Enrichment: Music, Art, and Customs, Cultures and Holidays
• Fitness: Adult Fitness, Rhythmic Movement, Aerobics
• Independent Living: Applied Academics, Food Preparation, Health Concepts
• Social Skills: Personal and Social Adjustment, Communication
• Technology: *Introduction to Computers, *Desktop Publishing

DDL Navigation

• Eligibility
• ILS Certificate
• Vocational Certificate
• Forms
• Locations
• Courses (Summer, Fall, Spring)