Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Debra Hart, MS Director, Education & Transition Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston, MA October 2, 2020
Colleen McLaughlin, MEd Associate Director The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities
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Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Debra Hart, MS Director, Education & Transition Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston, MA October 2, 2020
Debra Hart, MS Director, Education & Transition Institute for Community Inclusion University of Massachusetts Boston, MA
Higher Education Opportunities for Students with In Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Debra Hart Think College Institute for Community Inclusion University of Massachusetts Boston
Agenda 1. Brief overview of the National Coordinating Center 2. Video overview to introduce the topic (4min 11 sec) 3. Elements of the Higher Education Opportunities Act of 2008 4. Understanding college programs: Key programmatic features 5. Student outcomes during & after going to college 6. Public Service Announcement (60 seconds) 7. Resources 8. Q & A
National Coordinating Center Federally funded since 2010 to provide coordination, training & technical assistance to any college or university who wants to establish or improve postsecondary education opportunities for students with intellectual disability on their campus www.thinkcollege.net
295 Higher education programs for students with intellectual disability in the U.S. 2004 to June 2020 248 228 149 See https://thinkcollege.net/college-search 25 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2020
Students with Documented Intellectual Disability When a student has an intellectual disability, it means that s/he: ▪ Has a cognitive impairment characterized by significant limitations in: • Intellectual and cognitive functioning; and • Adaptive behavior as expressed in conceptual, social, and practical adaptive skills; and, ▪ Is currently, or was formerly, eligible for special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (20 U.S.C. 1401), including a student who was determined eligible for special education or related services under the IDEA but was home-schooled or attended private school.
• Student must meet definition of “intellectual disability” (ID) • Student must be enrolled in approved Federal Comprehensive Transition Program Financial Aid (CTP) IHEs must apply to US ED for CTP (Grants & approval Work Study, For list of approved programs: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/eligibility/intellectual- not Loans) disabilities • Family must fill out FAFSA & meet financial need requirements
Transition Postsecondary Education Programs for Students with In Intellectual Disability (TPSID ID) Goal To create, expand, or enhance high-quality, inclusive higher education experiences to support positive outcomes for individuals with intellectual disability. •
Report on Model Accreditation Standards for Higher Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability Available: https://thinkcollege.net/resource/accre ditation-and-credentials/report-model- accreditation-standards-higher- education
Understanding College Programs Similarities and Differences
Common Desig ign Features ▪ Equity access for all students — alternative admissions ▪ Guided academic pathways ▪ Enhanced student support ▪ Career connections ▪ Confer a certificate
▪ Students are non-degree seeking ▪ Vary in length – most are 2- College year, some 4-year Programs for ▪ Vary in levels of academic inclusion Students ▪ Established course of study with ID ID that leads to certificate ▪ May offer federal student aid (not loans )
Type of In Institute of Higher Education & Enrollment Dually IHE Enrolled 64% at 4- 33% dually year, 36% at enrolled at 2-year any point
An Alternate Pathway to College • Placement tests, essays Traditional • Pursuing a degree Matriculated • Reasonable accommodations • Person-centered planning Alternate • Individual support plan Non- • Focus on employment goals Matriculated • May not pursue degree/credit
Student Experience ▪ College courses for credit or audit ▪ Internships/work study ▪ Paid jobs (on/off campus) ▪ Campus life/organizations ▪ Learning to live independently
Additional Supports ▪ Peer mentors ▪ Employment support (job coaches, job developers) ▪ Tutoring ▪ Academic modifications for assignments (if student is auditing) ▪ Residence hall supports IMPORTANT: Availability of support varies!
Variations in in College Programs • Length of program • Type of institute of higher education • Residential availability • Financial aid availability - CTP • Academic experiences • Students in high school or not • Employment experiences • Degree of inclusion
Programs Vary ry by Degree of In Inclusion Substantially Separate Mixed Inclusive • Students have no or • All experiences are fully • Some experiences occur as extremely limited access to integrated with students typical college classes. a group. without disabilities. • Instruction happens • Classes are a mix of typical exclusively or primarily in • No separate classes are college classes and separate classes . offered. separate classes just for • Students may have socially students with ID. • Students have full access to inclusive experiences on all campus activities, with campus, but often in a • Access to campus may be group. support as needed. limited in some ways.
TPSID Students 2017 - 2018
What Is Is the Student Experience Like?
Student Experience: Academic ics • Students may enroll in college courses for credit or audit. • If auditing, modifications are allowed. • Tutoring services are made available. • Students may have specialized classes just for students in the program.
Sample Courses Academic : Beginning American Sign Language II, Fundamentals of Writing, Writing for Children, Introduction to Sociology, World Civilization II, Pre-Algebra, Careers in Healthcare, American History to 1877, Introduction to Psychology Business : Microcomputer Applications for Business, Principles of Advertising, Principles of Marketing, Principles of Management, Front Office Management, Hospitality Seminar Technology : Advanced Microcomputer Applications, Web Page Development I & II, Intermediate Photoshop Arts : Painting II, Ceramics I, Ballroom Dance, Latin Dance, Vocal Performance Workshop, Introduction to Watercolor, Write Your Life Story, Drawing I Career Exploration : Professional Etiquette, Keys to Effective Communication, Criminal Procedure, Strategies for College and Career, Sanitation & Safety, Child Development, Response to Terrorism, Making Movies, Introduction to Mass Media, Career/Life Planning Wellness : Personal Fitness, Introduction to Wellness, Swimming, Yoga I & II, Handling Medical Emergencies
Student Credentials Sample certificate titles: ▪ Business Office Assistant Certificate ▪ Certified Dietary Aide ▪ Certificate of Program Completion ▪ Early Childhood Aide Certificate ▪ Fast Track to Employment ▪ Certificate of Integrated Studies ▪ Certificate in Career Studies ▪ Integrated College and Community Studies Students in these programs do not earn a college degree.
Credentials 25% earned a 74% earned a credential that was credential that available to all was awarded by the IHE students
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