I hate it when they follow me

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I hate it when boys follow me.
they ask me do I want to go out and I say yes because I do not know what else to say.
then they decide its okay to follow me around everywhere I go.
they do this at the day program I go to.
they stare at me and it really bothers me.
I told my staff and there is not much they can do about it.
I really do not want a boyfriend.
I would rather go to college.

When they ask you if you want to go out, just say no.

I never heard of something like that
But why do you say you don't want to meet with guys?

be really direct and say "no i don't want to go out with you" or "please leave me alone" or "i'm not interested in dating right now." you have to be super clear. say what you mean and mean what you say.

You can say no. Don't worry overmuch about being kind or gentle with them, just be polite and firm.
They might not accept your no, because our culture encourages people to see feminine 'no's" as "try harder".
Then you have to get bolder and worry even less about their feelings because by ignoring your no they've demonstrated they don't care about yours.

I have a hard time doing things sometimes that I know are going to be seen as abrasive or b*tchy but people who actually are creepy rely on our feeling that we have to be polite and nice all the time. Sometimes it's okay not to be nice. Sometimes it's okay not to bend over backwards for other people.
Also, having to reject someone is just a socially awkward mess, it took me a long time to develop a good script for it. Is that why you have a hard time?

And just *ugh* at them following you around and being stalky. Have the staff been able to talk to them about their behavior at least?
They're actively acting to make you uncomfortable and you shouldn't have to deal with that when you're at your program.

Do you think the staff could mediate a discussion between you and the people following you?

College is an awesome goal!

The problem is that when you say yes, they honestly believe you mean yes. Of course they would follow you because they think you are interested.

The best bet is to be honest. Say "No, I'm not interested in a boyfriend."

Most guys will move on and appreciate you being honest. In fact, honest rejection is refreshing, much better than being strung along.

France is about the only place in the world where following a pretty girl is considered relatively normal... anywhere else, it's an indication of someone messed-in-the-head and it's creepy as heck!

^^^
Not exactly only in France. It's very common in Latin America also.
Guys call out to you or follow you down the street for a way.