Program NAME:

RISD Transition Program

Program WEBSITE:

N/A

Program CONTACT NAME:

Keysha McCloud

Program CONTACT PHONE:

972-238-6372

Program CONTACT EMAIL:

kmccloud@dcccd.edu

Program DESCRIPTION:

Richland has a partnership with Richardson ISD. Students with IDD have the open to transition to college while still receiving support from the school district. Students attend classes on Tuesday and Thursday on the college campus. Students take 2-3 classes and receive tutoring. We also have the TRI program that was designed for students with TBI. We do allow students with IDD to take some of these courses too.

Are students in High School ELIGIBLE for this program?

No

Types of COLLEGE COURSES taken by students in this program:

• College courses for credit that lead to a certificate or degree
• Continuing education courses

Options for APPLYING for admission to this program:

• Regular college/university admissions process

After completing this program, students are eligible to earn the following CREDENTIALS:

Students may receive the same receive degrees,licenses and certificates that are available to all students if the meet the requirements. Some students transition into a certificate program. Others continue taking classes they enjoy and not seek degrees or certifications.

LENGTH OF TIME expected to complete this program:

2 years

SPECIAL COURSES designed for students with IDD in this program:

• Individual instruction or tutoring
• Life skills
• Social skills

FEES associated with this program:

Yes. The same as standard course fees.

SCHOLARSHIPS available for this program:

No

RESIDENTIAL options for on-campus living:

No