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We believe that every young adult deserves the opportunity to thrive by cultivating executive functioning strategies, overcoming barriers, and developing individualized plans that foster social-emotional growth, wellness, confidence, and strong relationships during the critical transition to adulthood.
Our Vision
Our Vision
Nova Stride's vision is to eqiup a generation of thriving adults with a foundation of self-sufficiency, health, strategies, and meaningful connections to navigate adulthood.
Our Values
Our Values
We understand that self-sufficiency looks different for every individual
We take a holistic approach to every young adult and their needs
We champion and invest in young adults
We prioritize the health triangle
Our Staff
Our Staff
Young adults are paired with a certified teacher that has an Executive Functioning Coach certification, a Master’s Degree in Health and Wellness, and an eager desire to support clients in taking positive strides toward established, balanced adulthood.
All clients are overseen by the Director, who comes with extensive experience in special education, transition planning, curriculum, behavior intervention, and school leadership.
Our "WHY"
Our "WHY"
Dana Fair, the Director of Nova Stride, is also the Principal and Co-Founder of a therapeutic day school. In her experience in both private and public school settings, she observed an important pattern. While some students were able to successfully stabilize and prosper upon graduating high school, others were not, due to ongoing barriers, lack of case management support, and skills gaps. She understands that school teams work collaboratively with parents to curate a plan for life after high school and establish linkages, but that those plans don't always execute effectively. This does not need to be the case- Nova Stride aims to target those significant months (and years) upon graduating high school, and provide a solution to an identified need.
Education Gaps
Only about 49.5% of students with disabilities complete a four-year college degree within six years — compared to approximately 68% of their non-disabled peers.
Nearly half of students with disabilities leave college without earning a degree, versus about 30% of students without disabilities.
Employment Challenges
Youth with disabilities are less likely to be employed and often spend more time job-seeking after high school.
Many of which face ongoing challenges with housing, transportation, and community participation, reducing their independence and quality of life.
Transition Documentation Isn't Enough
While about 90% of schools create a Summary of Performance (SOP) for students with IEPs, only 30–40% of students actually use it to request accommodations or services.
Just about one-third of youth report using transition documentation like SOPs to connect with colleges, employers, or support programs.
What Works
Students who participate in structured school-to-work programs (internships, mentoring, job shadowing) have significantly better post-school employment outcomes.
Comprehensive and coordinated support systems — such as Nova Stride’s Whole Adult Approach — consistently lead to higher independence, employment, and self-advocacy.
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