How to Create an Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Program

A Framework for Supporting Students with Intellectual Disabilities on College Campuses
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-95686-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 214 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 458 g

This essential guide offers a practical framework for developing a successful Post-Secondary Education (PSE) program for students with intellectual disabilities—one of the fastest-growing areas in higher education. Written by leaders of one of the nation's top PSE programs, this book distills their extensive experience mentoring over 90 colleges and universities into a practical, jargon-free guide. Featuring clear, actionable insights for creating a successful, tailor-made program, chapter topics include functional academics, independent living skills, and employment readiness. Written for college administrators, special education teachers, and parents, this book sheds light on how PSE programs not only enrich the college experience for students with intellectual disabilities but also equip them with the skills to thrive as self-sufficient adults.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate, Professional Practice & Development, Professional Reference, and Professional Training

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ryan, Joseph B

Randall, Kristina N

Walters, Erica

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Teildisziplinen der Pädagogik Sonderpädagogik, Heilpädagogik Lernschwierigkeiten, Legasthenie, ADHS

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. The Need for Post-Secondary Education Programs;  2. Types of Post-Secondary Education Programs;  3. Navigating the Application Process;  4. Promoting Campus & Community Safety for Students with Intellectual Disabilities;  5. The Importance of Mentors and Volunteers for PSE Programs;  6. The Importance of Functional Academics for Teaching Critical Life Skills;  7. Enrolling PSE Students in Traditional Coursework;  8. Importance of Employment Training and Work Experience for PSE Programs;  9. Providing Independent Living Supports;  10. Meeting the Social and Emotional Needs of Students with Intellectual Disabilities;  11. Increasing Self-Determination & Choice Making for PSE Students;  12. Community Engagement: The Inclusion of PSE Students on College Campus;  13. The Importance of Fundraising for Program Sustainability;  14. Lessons Learned from Starting a Post-Secondary Education Program;  15. Challenges, Successes, and Transformative Practices: An Overview of a University Programme for Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Ireland

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Joseph B. Ryan is the Sue Stanzione Distinguished Professor of ClemsonLIFE. He is the founder and Executive Director of the LIFE (Learning is for Everyone) program, a nationally recognized college transition program for young adults with intellectual disabilities.

 

Dr. Kristina N. Randall is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Clemson University working specifically with the ClemsonLIFE (Learning Is For Everyone) program. Her research focuses on increasing post-school outcomes for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

 

Erica Walters, Ed.S. has served as Program Director for the ClemsonLIFE Program at Clemson University for the past decade. She is a former Special Education Teacher, Behavior Interventionist, Autism Specialist, and Elementary Coordinator at the district level.