ACADEMIC ACCESS

In Florida’s Inclusive College Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability

Kathleen Becht, Ph.D. Diana Valle-Riestra, Ph.D. Jordan Knab, Ed.S. Denise Giarrusso, M.A.

www.FCIHE.com

May, 2017 VISIONS XXIV

Universities

Career Technical Colleges

State Colleges

Florida Keys CC, Tallahassee CC, Florida SC Jax, Santa Fe C, Pensacola SC

FPTC,

Robert Morgan TC,

Florida IPSEs by Institution Type FAU, FIU,

UCF, UNF, USFSP

What kind of Courses?

• Academically Inclusive (48%)

• Academically Specialized (52%)

• Reverse inclusion

Grigal, M., Hart, D., Smith, F., Domin, D., & Weir, C. (2015). Think College National Coordinating Center: Annual report on the transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities (2013–2014). Boston, MA: University of Massachusetts Boston, Institute for Community Inclusion.

Academic Inclusivity in Florida’s IPSE’s

Academically Inclusive

Academically Specialized

FAU FIU FSCJ

FKCC TCC SEU

FAU

FSCJ FKCC

SEU

FIU FSCJ FKCC TCC

PSC, UCF, USFSP, Santa Fe,

Defining Comprehensive Transition & IPSE Programs Inclusive postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disability means degree, certificate, or non-degree programs that —

• are offered by an institution of higher education;

• support students seeking to continue academic, career and technical, and independent living instruction in preparation for gainful employment;

• include an advising and curriculum structure; and

• require students to participate on not less than a half-time basis, focused on academic components.

Title VII, Part D, Section 760 of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (2008)

General Courses Audited by SwIDs - Acting for Non-Majors Astronomy Basic Phonetics Bowling Criminal Justice Career Planning Communications Child and Adolescent Development Exercise Science

Foundations of Leadership History of Motion Pictures Introduction to…

American Sign Language Hospitality Music Education Social Change Sports Theatre & Dance Teaching

Marriage and Intimate Relationships Personal Fitness Psychology World Religions Strategies for Success Self Defense Social Problems Wellness, Children, and Schools

> 5,000

Sample IPSE Program Hours

Semester 1 2 3 4 5 6

Academics (inclusive classes)

6 (2 classes)

6 (2 classes)

6 (2 classes)

6 (2 classes)

6 (2 classes)

6 - 12 (internship)

Academic Support ≥ 6 ≥ 6 ≥ 6 ≥ 6 ≥ 6 ≥ 6

Service/ Employment ≥ 5 ≥ 5 ≥ 5 ≥ 5 ≥ 5

6 - 12 (interns

hip)

Week Totals 17 17 17 17 17 12 One Semester = 16 weeks

Getting Into College-Life

• Social Clubs

• Volunteering, Internships, Employment

• Academic Support Activities

Diverse Curricula • Life Centered Education

• Advising Curriculum (Course Progression Choices)

• Transition Curriculum (Critical Areas of Independent Living, Wehman & Kregel, 2012)

• Work Force Certification: Industry Certifications

• Discrete Certifications

• Certifications under construction

(Grigal, Hart, & Weir, 2012)

Course Progression & Certifications

Audited coursework

Certificate of Completion

For-credit coursework

Workforce & University

Certifications

Noncredit coursework

Discrete Certifications

Meaningful Certificate

Diversity in Inclusive PSE Programs Across Florida

University of South Florida St Petersburg - STINGRAY

Program of Study 2-3 Year

Dual Enrollment

Liberal Arts/Field of Concentration

USFSP Program of Study Guiding Principles Of Design

1. Individualized and person centered.

• Specialized program of study designed according to student's vision, strengths, and needs.

2. Functional or practical.

• Careful analysis and development to maximize competence and independence.

3. Adaptive.

• Adjustable to meet student's needs according to specific goals and capabilities.

4. Ecologically relevant.

• Based upon student's environments and major activities within each.

(Adapted from Wehman & Kregel, 2012)

Component & Curricular Examples - USFSP Courses/ Domain Activities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

STING RAY Programmatic Domains

Five Domain Clusters:

Scheduling Example

How Does It Work?

Students are supported by Curriculum Coordinator –

scheduling academics, career building

Program Coordinator and Mentors

Peer, Academic, and Community

Employment Specialist

Career Internships on & off campus

Program of Study 3 Year

Postsecondary only

Liberal Arts/Field of Concentration

University of Central Florida Inclusive Education Services (IES)

Introduction to College

(3 hours)

Leadership, Personal

Exploration, Interpersonal Communicati

on (3 hours)

Social Studies,

Civilization, Global (3 hours)

Art, Music Humanities

(3 hours)

Electives in Field of

Vocational Direction

(9 hours)

Electives in Field of Personal

Interest (6 hours)

Internship and Volunteer

Experiences (2 opportunities)

Strategies for Student Success

Fundamentals of Oral Communication

World Religions

Theater Survey

1 1 1

Fundamentals of Technical Presentations

Introduction to Philosophy

Cinema Survey

1 1 1

Foundations of Leadership

World Civilization I

Enjoyment of Music

1

Career Planning Humanistic Tradition I

History of Western Art I

1 1 1 1 3 2 2

UCF Course Progression

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8 am Home-work Session

Homework Session 9 am

Volunteer on Campus

Volunteer on Campus

SAW workout

10 am

UCF Class UCF Class 11 am RWC

12

1 pm UCF Class Ladies Group

Lunch UCF Class

2

Work @ Student Union

Work @ Student Union

Work @ Student Union

3 Homework Session &

Board games 4

5 UCF Club

6 Cooks Dinner & Lunch for

next Day 7 RWC Fitness Class

UCF Club Grocery Shopping w Dad

UCF Student’s Schedule

How Does It Work?

Students are supported by:

• Director & Assistant Director of IES

• Scheduling & Facilitating Courses Accom/Mods,

• Coordinating Resource Facilitators, and

• Internship & Job Development/Placement

• Resource Facilitators 10 – 20 hours/week

Social, Academic, and Campus Community Support

Campus-Wide Programs and Supports

5

University- wide Courses

Recreation & Wellness Center

Career Services

Inclusive Education Services Housing

Department Student Health

Services

First Year Experiences

How Does it Work? – Systemic Supports

Program of Study

1-2 Years

Single/dual enrollment

Industry & Specialized Certifications

Florida State College at Jacksonville Achieve, VERTICAL+ , TIES Training

FSCJ Course Progression Option 1 (1-2 years)

Academically Inclusive

Non-industry Certification– Workforce Certificate

Academically Specialized

New PSAV FLDOE curriculum frameworks: Basic – S990005 Advanced – S990006

General Catalog courses toward a Career Specialization Non-credit certificate programs

Internship (25-400 hours as needed) 2 required internships Transition to paid employment supported by Job Placement Specialist Transition to VR for post-graduation Job Support

Career Ed Work Force Certificate

Specialization

Employment

FSCJ Course Progression Option II (1-2 years)

Academically Inclusive

Industry Certification Child care, Welding, Commercial Vehicle Driving, Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing, Diesel Engine Repair, Construction and Electrical, Facial Specialist

Job Placement & Coaching Job Support from VR post-graduation

Industry Certificate

Employment

Remediation courses/workshops Remediation

Academically Specialized

Academically Inclusive

How Does It Work? Students are supported by: VERTICAL Coordinator

Scheduling & Facilitating Courses Accommodations

Job Developer Internship & Job Development, Placement, & Coaching

Student Support Services Accommodations, TABE Waivers

Career Development Center

Learn to Read Community Partner Academic remediation

FSCJ Student Volunteers Academic tutors, peer mentors,

PSAV Instructors,

Jacksonville Transit Authority Travel Training

Program of Study

3 Years

Dual enrollment

Liberal Arts/Field of Concentration

Florida International University Panther LIFE

Program of Study • upTech Honors

College Program

• i-Ready & LCE

• Professional Conferences

• Campus Membership

• Community Service

• E-Portfolio

• STAR PCP Process

• University Courses (Computing & Technology; Business & Finance; Health & Nutrition; The Arts)

• Career Workshops

• Job Shadowing

• Paid Internships

How Does It Work? Students are supported by:

• Academic Mentors

• Peer Coaches

• Faculty Advisors

• Resident Supervisor & Resident Assistants

• M-DCPS Project Coordinators • M-DCPS Job Coach • Parent to Parent Transition &

Educational Support Specialist • Best Buddies Employment/

Community Liaison

• Campus-Wide Programs and Supports

How Does It Work? Campus-Wide Programs & Supports

Provide natural supports open to all FIU students

• Disability Resource Center (DRC)

• Center for Academic Success

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

SUPPLEMENTAL CURRICULAR RESOURCES

My Virtual Reading Coach/Mind Play http://destinationknowledge.com/product/mindplay-virtual-

reading-coach/ Ascend Math

http://ascendmath.com/

Life Centered Education: http://www.cec.sped.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications 2/LCETransitionCurriculum/default.htm

Let’s Talk (Life Skills) http://www.talentassessment.com/pages/LetsTALK

Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace www.dol.gov/odep/topics/youth/softskills/softskills.pd

Money Smart: http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/moneysmart/young.html

Discussion

Resources

Florida Consortium On Inclusive Higher Education Contact Information

Adam Meyer, Ph.D., Principal Investigator Kathleen Becht, Ph.D., Director

Ilisa Patterson, Office Assistant: 407-823-1098

UCF: Kathleen.Becht@ucf.edu & Adam.Meyer@ucf.edu USFSP: Danielle Roberts-Dahm, M.A., lroberts@usfsp.edu

Jordan Knab, Ed.S., jknab@usfsp.edu FIU: Diana Valle-Riestra, Ph.D., Riestrad@fiu.edu

FSCJ: Michele Kennedy Johnson, m.kennedyjohnson@fscj.edu

www.FCIHE.com

Additional Resources: FCSUA.com - ThinkCollege.net

References

Grigal, M., Hart, D. & Weir, C. (2012). Framing the future: A standards-based conceptual framework for research and practice in inclusive higher education. Think College Insight Brief, Issue No. 10. Boston, MA: University of Massachusetts Boston, Institute for Community Inclusion.

Wehman, P., & Kregal, J. (Eds). (2012). Functional Curriculum for Elementary and Secondary Students With Special Needs (3rd Edition). Austin, TX: ProEd, Inc.