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Learning to Stay Agilities
Build the strengths, supports and habits you need to keep moving through college, training, a certificate or an apprenticeship.
What Is Learning to Stay Agilities?
Learning to Stay Agilities helps students and young adults enter education or training, remain engaged and complete the next meaningful milestone.
This program addresses the real reasons students leave: life stress, financial pressure, disability-related barriers, lack of support, and the belief that they cannot make it. We work alongside students to remove those barriers and build the agilities — the flexible, practical skills — that make staying possible.
Learning to Stay Agilities is available through the Community Track and, for eligible students, through DVR Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS).
Who Learning to Stay Helps
Students enrolled in a GED, high school, or adult education program who are struggling to stay
College or vocational training students who have stopped out or are at risk of stopping
Youth and young adults with disabilities who need Pre-ETS support to stay in school
DVR clients whose vocational goal requires completing an education or training program
Students facing life barriers — housing instability, family demands, financial stress — that make staying in school difficult
Anyone who has tried to finish a program before and did not make it — and wants to try again with real support
What Learning to Stay Agilities Includes
Seven areas of support to help you enter, stay in, and complete your education or training program.
Education and training goal setting
Clarify your education or training goal and build a realistic plan to reach it.
Agilities work-strength discovery
Identify the work activities you enjoy and do well — and connect them to education and career pathways.
Career and program comparison
Compare education programs, certificates, and career options so you choose the path that fits your goals and strengths.
FAFSA, scholarship and college navigation when appropriate
Guidance on completing the FAFSA, finding scholarships, and navigating college or training enrollment when those are the right next steps.
Self-advocacy and accommodation planning
Learn to communicate your needs, request accommodations, and navigate systems — so you can get what you need to succeed.
Study, persistence and problem-solving habits
Build the mindset and practical habits that help you keep going when life gets hard — without burning out or giving up.
Mentoring and 30/90-day planning
Work with a coach to set 30-day and 90-day goals, track progress, and adjust your plan as your situation changes.
What Participants May Receive
DVR Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
DVR Pre-Employment Transition Services may be available to eligible students with disabilities, generally ages 15–21, who meet Colorado DVR requirements and receive the required written authorization.
DVR determines eligibility and service approval. Pre-ETS services through DCDC focus on self-advocacy instruction, work-based learning readiness, and the persistence skills that support both school completion and the transition to employment.
Pre-ETS services are delivered only when DVR provides written authorization. All services follow DVR's scope, documentation, and billing requirements.
What Participants Gain
Stronger self-advocacy skills and confidence navigating systems
Practical strategies for managing academic and life demands at the same time
Knowledge of available supports and how to access them
A clearer understanding of disability-related strengths and how to use accommodations
Completion of the program or course they were at risk of leaving
A stronger foundation for the next step — whether that is SHAPED for Destiny or another pathway
How Learning to Stay Is Funded
Community services may be supported by grants, schools, agencies, sponsors, employers, workforce partners, or participant fees when appropriate. No DVR authorization is required.
DVR Pre-ETS services are available only to eligible students with disabilities when DVR provides written authorization. Services follow DVR's Pre-ETS scope, documentation, and billing requirements.
Ready to Stay and Finish?
Start with the CARE Intake. One conversation helps us understand your situation and connect you to the right support.