Program NAME:

Adult Community Education Services Transition Program

Program WEBSITE:

www.lee.edu/workforce/ce/enrichment-rec-fitness/

Program CONTACT NAME:

K-Leigh Villanueva

Program CONTACT PHONE:

832-556-4069

Program CONTACT EMAIL:

lvillanueva@lee.edu

Program DESCRIPTION:

Launched in August 2016, this pilot program (A.I.M.) in collaboration with Goose Creek Independent School District is for students, aged 18+, who are either IDD or on the Autism Spectrum. Students are referred to this adult transition program, where the community serves as the classroom. The program is designed to increase independence of adult students with disabilities and maximize their potential to become active members of their community. Through individualized and supported training, meaningful relationships and community partnerships, student skill development focuses on employment/job training, postsecondary education, volunteering/service learning, travel training, social settings, recreation, leisure, and independent living.

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
• This is a high school program for adult students 18- to 21-years-old.

Options for APPLYING for admission to this program:

• Specific application

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

A.I.M. Students have the opportunity to pursue any of the certificates and degrees offered at Lee provided they meet the college readiness requirements of the certificate or degree.

LENGTH OF TIME expected to complete this program:

12-16 weeks

SPECIAL COURSES designed for students with IDD in this program:

• Individual instruction or tutoring
• Life skills
• Social skills
• Study skills
• Orientation to college
• Independent living instruction

FEES associated with this program:

No.

SCHOLARSHIPS available for this program:

No

RESIDENTIAL options for on-campus living:

No