Kent State University The Center for Innovation in Transition and Employment The Center for Innovation in Transition and Employment Tom Hoza Pete Flexer
Funding��Agency����Purpose� Funding��Agency����Purpose� � 3 year grant project funded by the National Institute on 3 year grant project funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). � There is a current and critical need for the development of There is a current and critical need for the development of sustainable community‐based programs for students with based programs for students with severe disabilities. � For students aged 18‐21, community 21, community‐based instruction and experiences are very often more appropriate and motivating experiences are very often more appropriate and motivating than the traditional public high school setting. than the traditional public high school setting. � Providing transition services in settings other than the high Providing transition services in settings other than the high school supports age‐appropriate and inclusive experiences appropriate and inclusive experiences as well as collaboration and planning among diverse partners. � well as collaboration and planning among diverse partners.
Goals�of�3�year�NIDRR�Project Goals�of�3�year�NIDRR�Project Developing College Campuses as Transition Settings for Students Developing College Campuses as Transition Settings for Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities Aged 18 with Severe and Multiple Disabilities Aged 18‐21 � To develop college classes for 30 students with severe disabilities that To develop college classes for 30 students with severe disabilities that engage practicing and prospective transition professionals in their life engage practicing and prospective transition professionals in their life and career planning. � To develop and implement daily campus activities for 30 students with To develop and implement daily campus activities for 30 students with severe disabilities based on their life/person centered plans. severe disabilities based on their life/person centered plans. � To engage students with severe disabilities, their teachers, university To engage students with severe disabilities, their teachers, university faculty, and other transition stakeholders in evaluating, refining, and faculty, and other transition stakeholders in evaluating, refining, and supporting this model. � To develop materials for replication of this model To develop materials for replication of this model � To disseminate and replicate this project at other universities. � To disseminate and replicate this project at other universities.
3�year�Overview�of�Project� 3�year�Overview�of�Project� � Year 1 – October 2008‐ August 2009 August 2009 � Planning � Recruitment of students � Year 2 – September 2009 – August 2010 August 2010 � Fall – 15 students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) 15 students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) explore/assess on‐campus activities campus activities � Spring – Students begin individualized campus schedules Students begin individualized campus schedules � Summer ‐ Students continue individualized campus Students continue individualized campus schedules/5 week Campus Club schedules/5 week Campus Club � Year 3 – September 2010‐August 2011 August 2011 � Repeat year 2 format with 15 new students � Repeat year 2 format with 15 new students
What�is�the�Campus�Transition�Project?� What�is�the�Campus�Transition�Project?� � An opportunity for students with Intellectual Disabilities An opportunity for students with Intellectual Disabilities (ID), aged 18‐21, to make use of the Kent State University 21, to make use of the Kent State University campus as a means to: � Increase their level of independence Increase their level of independence � Improve social and communication skills in authentic Improve social and communication skills in authentic environments � Develop friendships with people of similar ages Develop friendships with people of similar ages � Improve self‐determination skills determination skills � Obtain career exploration and employment on a part or full Obtain career exploration and employment on a part or full time basis � Participate in college classes � Increase mobility in the community Increase mobility in the community � Develop age‐appropriate leisure and recreation interests appropriate leisure and recreation interests � Connect with adult services agencies � Connect with adult services agencies
Planning�Meet�with�Special�Education� Meet�with�Special�Education� Directors�and�Other�Special�Education� Directors�and�Other�Special�Education� Professionals�in�Local�Education�Agencies� Professionals�in�Local�Education�Agencies�� � Cuyahoga Falls � Hudson � Kent � Stow‐Monroe Falls � Tallmadge � Woodridge � Crestwood � Streetsboro � Southeast � Ravenna � Field �
Planning�School�District�Issues�to�be�addressed� School�District�Issues�to�be�addressed� � Eligibility/selection of students Eligibility/selection of students � Planning process � Program day � Class/curriculum � Transportation �
Planning ‐ Meet�with�university�officials� Meet�with�university�officials� � Associate VP of Student Affairs & Dean of Students Associate VP of Student Affairs & Dean of Students � Director of Career Services Center Director of Career Services Center � Director of Center for Student Involvement Director of Center for Student Involvement � Director of Recreational Services Director of Recreational Services � Director of Residence Services Director of Residence Services � Executive Director of Student Center and Dining Services Executive Director of Student Center and Dining Services � Executive Director of Administration � Executive Director of Administration
Planning�University�Issues�to�be�Addressed� University�Issues�to�be�Addressed� � KSU identification cards KSU identification cards � Space/room � Course selection/attendance Course selection/attendance � Enrollment status Enrollment status � Field experience/service learning Field experience/service learning credit � Residence Hall/Independent living Residence Hall/Independent living experience �
Planning Partnerships Planning Partnerships University Planning Partnership University Planning Partnership • 5‐7 members • Address CTP issues concerning KSU campus Address CTP issues concerning KSU campus • Meet once a month/every other month Meet once a month/every other month School District Planning Partnership School District Planning Partnership • 5‐7 members • Address CTP issues concerning participating high Address CTP issues concerning participating high schools • Meet once a month/every other month Meet once a month/every other month
Campus Transition Project Year Campus Transition Project Year Summer: Fall Semester: Spring Semester: Spring Semester: * Continue individualized *15 students begin *Individualized on *Individualized on‐ schedules. on‐campus campus schedules. campus schedules. experience *9‐12 noon. *Summer Campus *Transportation *Transportation Club based on students based on students 5 week experience *Career & Life Skills schedule schedule Class May include residential/ *Person Centered Planning Independent living experience
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