Post Secondary Options for Transition

College Living Experience, Inc. 4801 S. University Drive cleinc.net Davie, FL 33328 A residential opportunity, which helps students with special learning, needs to complete college level coursework or vocational programming. Services include intensified tutorial assistance, instructor liaison, independent living skills instruction, and social skills training. Students attend colleges nearby. Apartments are within walking distance of the campuses.

Professional Assistant Center for Education (PACE) Louis University 2840 Sheridan Road nl.edu/academics/PACE/overview.cfm Evanston, IL 60201 (708) 475-2670 PACE is a noncredit, non-degree, two year postsecondary program for learning disabled students. The program prepares young adults for careers as aides in preschools or human service agencies. In addition to professional preparation coursework, the curriculum also focuses on social skills and independent living skills. Students receive a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the program. College dormitory living is an integral part of the program.

Threshold Program www.lesley.edu/threshold/threshold_home.htm Lesley College 29 Everett Street Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 349-8181 Threshold is a two-year, non-degree program for young men and women, ages 18-26, who has substantial learning disabilities. The curriculum prepares students for careers as aides in the helping professions with young children, elderly people, or people with disabilities. In addition, students take a series of courses to improve their social, independent living, and leisure time skills. Campus dormitories are available. Upon graduation students receive a certificate of completion and six college credits in vocational studies. Most enroll in the Threshold Transition Program, a third year

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Vocational Independence Program (VIP) New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) Independence Hall Central Islip, NY 11722 (516) 348-3354 vip-at-nyit.org VIP is a three-year, non-degree college program. Graduates receive a certificate diploma and eight nontransferable credits from NYIT. The program goals are to develop skills necessary for living an independent life; provide experience in a variety of selected jobs; and offer enjoyable social and recreational experiences of college life. VIP students are full-time students at NYIT with all privileges and opportunities (except for participating in NCAA varsity athletic teams).

Grow Program riverviewschool.org/admissions_grow.asp Riverview School, Inc. 551 Rt. 6A E. Sandwich, MA 02537

The Grow Program is sponsored by Riverview School, Inc. Independent living skills are taught in a supportive, group home environment. Residents are employed at local businesses and receive training in a variety of areas. Students may stay up to three years.

Center for Adaptive Learning centerforadaptivelearning.org 3350 Clayton Road, Suite A Concord, CA 94519 (510) 827-3863 Adults 18-40 years of age learn the essentials of independent living in a program that offers residential living and training in social skills, sensory motor training, counseling, roommate peer counseling, cognitive retraining, and job placement. Students either work or attend local community

MCIU 23 Page 2 5/21/2018 Post Secondary Options for Transition college, and job coaching and tutoring are available. Apartments in the community are available, and most are clients of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Chapel Haven, Inc. chapelhaven.org 1040 Whalley Avenue New Haven, CT 06515 (203) 397-1714 Chapel Haven offers participants a structured transitional residence designed to promote independent living skills and employment. Job samplings with local employers are utilized to link the practical academic and prevocational program with necessary job skills. Achievement of living skills and employment goals leads to an independent living situation in the New Haven community, with support services through the Outreach Program.

Cloister Creek Educational Center Inc. P.O. BOX 80310 iser.com/clcreek-GA.html 1280 Highway 138 SW Conyers, GA 30208 (404) 483-0748

Cloister Creek is a nonprofit residential school designed to meet the special education needs of young adults age 17-22 whose learning difficulties have affected their ability to function independently. In a family-style home, students work to improve basic academic, social, and independent living skills. Counseling in both groups and individual settings is provided, as well as pre-vocational and job readiness counseling. Students are assisted to find jobs and are given the necessary support to make it a positive experience.

Jespy House 65 Academy Street jespyhouse.org South Orange, NJ 07079 (201) 762-6909

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Jespy House provides young adults with the opportunity to Eve in a supervised apartment setting and develop basic life skills, social skills, latent abilities, and independence. Residents are placed in the local job market upon arrival at the program, and supervision is provided by a vocational counselor.

Berkshire Center P.O. Box 160 Lee, MA 01238 (413) 243-2576 The Berkshire Center is an independent living program for LD adults ages 18-30. The program offers full clinical services, vocational training, the opportunity to earn a GED or to on to college, and a residential program. The program also includes a major travel experience each year. Twelve apartments are available (singles and with roommates). Residents receive training in supervised apartments and participate In paid or voluntary job placements.

Beacon College beaconcollege.edu 105 E Main Street Leesburg, FL 34748 352-787-7660 Beacon College is known nationally as the only four-year college exclusively serving students with learning disabilities and AD/HD. The College provides a quality undergraduate education that is supplemented by appropriate accommodations and support services. Beacon currently serves a diverse student body from approximately 21 different states. About 40 percent of students have attended another college or university prior to enrolling at Beacon. The average age of our students is currently 21

Camphill Soltane 224 Nantmeal Rd Glennmore, PA 19343 610.469.933 www.camphillsoltane.org

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Camphill Soltane is a residential learning community, where ongoing education takes place through community living, classroom study, work opportunities both on and off campus, and participation in a variety of artistic, cultural, and recreational activities. A culture of self-advocacy helps each person to speak for him or herself as a self-determining individual.

Circle of Friends (College Misericordia) misericordia.edu/circleoffriends 301 Lake Street Dallas, PA 18612

An innovative and unique program that provides integrated living and non-credit learning experiences for young women with developmental disabilities on a college campus. This is accomplished through customized educational, career exploration, social, volunteer, cultural and spiritual activities provided and supported by the faculty, students and administration of College Misericordia, Dallas, Pennsylvania.

Curry College (PAL Program) curry.edu 1071 Blue Hill Ave Milton, MA 02186 617-333-0500 Curry College is an internationally recognized Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) and is a structured support program providing assistance to bright college-able students with specific learning disabilities or AD/HD. PAL has been widely recognized as the country’s first college program of its kind and for its leadership role over the years. Since inception, PAL had focused on providing comprehensive, strength-based support to students in a proactive environment.

Hiram G. Andrew Center hgac.org 727 Goucher Street Johnstown, PA 15905 At the Hiram G. Andrews Center, education is not confined to the classroom. While the majority of a student's time and attention is focused on education and training, job skills are only part of the

MCIU 23 Page 5 5/21/2018 Post Secondary Options for Transition learning experience. A continuum of support services ranging from vocational evaluation and career exploration to independent living skills combines to offer our students the skills they will need to live, work and contribute in the community. This variety of services also enables the individual to examine personal behavior and make positive changes in preparing for entry-level employment.

Horizon School horizonsschool.org th 2081 15 Ave Birmingham, AL 35205 800-822-6242 Curriculum is designed to prepare young adults with learning disabilities and mild learning problems to live self-sufficient, fulfilling lives by offering practical lessons in life, career development, and friendships. This nondegree program offers students a peer experience and helps equip them to face the challenges of living on their own. To become a valuable and contributing member of the community, young people should be given the necessary tools to successfully set and achieve their goals.

Landmark College landmark.edu River Road South Putney, VT 05346 802-387-6700 Landmark College is one of the only accredited colleges in the United States designed exclusively for students with dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), or other specific learning disabilities. Why does Landmark's approach succeed? Because we take a different path. We teach the skills and strategies necessary for success in college and the workforce. Here at Landmark, you learn how to learn, and this knowledge helps you become more confident and independent.

Life Development Institute life-development-inst.org th 18001 N. 79 Ave. Suite E-71 Glendale, AZ 85308 632-773-2774

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LDI is a nonprofit private organization based in Glendale, Arizona, provides a supportive residential community that gives individuals the education, skills and training they need to live independently. By offering our programs in a residential environment, we give students a chance to learn independence, and instill in them a desire to succeed. LDI can help individuals through each level of their transition to independence– from earning their high school and post secondary diplomas to achieving careers that will utilize their unique capabilities.

Strive U pslstrive.org

28 Foden Rd

South Portland, ME 04016

207-774-6278

STRIVE U provides post-secondary education and training to young adults with developmental disabilities in the realms of residential, employment, and community skills with the goal of enabling its graduates to live and work as full community members with maximum independence, productivity, and dignity.

Montgomery County Community College mc3.org

Central Campus West Campus

340 DeKalb Pike 101 College Drive

Blue Bell PA 19422 Pottstown, PA 19464

215.641.6300 610-718-1800

Vista Vocational Life Skills Center vistavocational.org

1356 Old Clinton Rd

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Westbrook, CT

806-399-8080

Vista is a unique, community-based educational program for young adults with neurological disabilities. We offer vocational training, life skills instruction, counseling and support services designed to enable our students to succeed in work and to live independently.

The PAVE Program Reynolds.edu

PO Box 85622

Richmond, VA 23285

804-523-5572

The Program for Adults in Vocational Education (PAVE) is a vocational training program for adults with mental disabilities, including mild mental retardation, severe learning disabilities, and emotional disabilities. The overall purpose of PAVE is to provide post-secondary training programs that incorporate functional academic instruction, job skills training, and community- based internships. Successful completion of Career Studies Certificate program can lead to effective work skills and increased success and confidence.

Riverview School (G.R.O.W. Program) riverviewschool.org

551 Rt 6A

East Sandwich, MA 02537

508-888-0489

G.R.O.W. (Getting Ready for the Outside World) is Riverview’s 10 month post-secondary component (1 to 3 years) for students who have completed our secondary school (or a similar program), and is designed to provide students with the skills that will assist them in functioning more independently within the adult world. In order to offer individuals appropriate opportunities to

MCIU 23 Page 8 5/21/2018 Post Secondary Options for Transition develop academically, socially and emotionally, there are three defined phases of G.R.O.W. Each phase serves as a bridge to the next, building on proficiencies a student has already demonstrated.

Minnesota Life College minnesotalifecollege.com 7501 Logan Ave, Suite 2A Richfield, MN 55423

Minnesota Life College is a three year postsecondary, life-skills training program for young adults with learning disabilities. Independent Living and Employment Readiness are at the heart of MLC’s unique program; other key curriculum areas include: Decision-Making for Success, Social Skills Development, and Fitness and Wellness. MLC helps each student reach for his/her full potential by providing direct, professional instruction in a safe, easily accessible urban campus.

Berkshire Hills Music Academy berkshirehills.org South Hadley, MA 01075 413-540-9720

This two-year program assists young adults (ages 18-30) with special learning needs in the transition to greater independence through an integrated curriculum of academic, practical, pre- vocational, and musical studies. The program gives a choice of two career tracks, preparing students for work as Aides, using music, in child and elder care services, or as performing Musicians in a wide array of venues.

NYIT New York Institute of Technology vip-at-nyit.org VIP Vocational Independence Program Central Islip, NY 11722 613-348-3354 Contact: David Finkelstein

3-4 year program – Degree or Certificate - for students ages 18-21 with learning difficulties.

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Students may enter either the Vocational Certificate Program, which encourages independence through vocational education, or the Degree Program, which guides students through regular NYIT academic majors. The VIP program offers 20 vocational majors—including culinary arts, travel and tourism, fashion retail and cosmetology. In addition, the program provide intensive coursework in independent living, social and academic skills

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