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Postsecondary Education and Employment Options for Students
with Intellectual Disabilities
February 3, 2011
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Postsecondary Education and Employment Options
for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Amy DwyreTransCen, Inc.
February 3, 2011
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Current State of Postsecondary Education Opportunities for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
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• 149 currently listed in the ThinkCollege Programs Database
• In 37 states
• Countless individuals accessing typical services
Postsecondary Options in the US
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• Social connections with family and friends
• Living as independently as possible
• Paid employment in an integrated community setting with appropriate supports
• Connected to adult support systems
• Increased independence & responsibility
• Access to postsecondary education or adult learning
The Vision
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• The Higher Education Opportunity Act Amendments 2008-Allows students with ID, attending postsecondary programs to be eligible for Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants and the Federal Work-Study Program. (IHE’s need to apply)
• The Center on Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (2008-2011) Partnership between ICI-UMASS & TransCen, Inc. Research (national survey, secondary analysis) & TTA materials
• The National Consortium of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities to Enhance Postsecondary Education for Youth and Adults with Developmental Disabilities-5 year Project by ICI/UMASS Boston with UCEDD Partners nationwide.
New Federal Initiatives
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• Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID): Federal money through OPE was awarded to 27 IHE’s or IHE consortia to create or expand inclusive PSE experiences for SWID
• National Coordinating Center: ICI at UMASS-Boston was awarded money to support these TPSID awardees, developing standards, best practices and evaluation systems
New Federal Initiatives
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• Dual enrollment (18-21)
• Full or Part-time access to existing PSE options
• Full or part-time enrollment in special program sponsored by IHE or agency
Current Forms of Access
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• Course Access
• Independent Living
• EMPLOYMENT
• Community/Social Access
Focus of Services
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• 30% of people with disabilities report being employed full or part-time, compared to 70% of those who do not have disabilities (NOD/Harris, 2004)
• Youth with MR exiting high school are the only disability category not experiencing an increase in earnings above minimum wage (NLTS2, 2004)
• 34% of individuals with disabilities say they are satisfied with life, compared to 61% of individuals without disabilities
General Outcomes
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• For youth with disabilities, one of the most important research findings shows that work experience during high school helps them get jobs at higher wages after they graduate. NCWD/Youth, Hot topic: Work-Based Learning, 2003 Volume 2
• Secondary school students with disabilities who worked for pay outside the home in the preceding year before exit and/or have participated in a work-study program at school, have an increased chance for employment in their post school years. Changes over time in the Early Postschool Outcomes of Youth with Disabilities: A Report of Findings from the National Longitudinal Transition Study (NLTS) and the NLTS2.
The Importance of Employment
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Employment of Youth with Intellectual Disabilities in their last year of Secondary
School:
• 50.9% earned less than $5.15 per hour
• Only 15.2% earned over $7.00 per hour
• 43.8% worked 5 hours per week or less
• Only 17.6% worked 15-20 hours per weekNLTS2 Wave 3 (2005) Parent/Youth Survey
NLTS2
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Employment of Youth with Intellectual Disabilities in their last year of Secondary
School:
• 17.6% work in janitorial or maintenance jobs
• O% worked in clerical/computer jobs
• 23% worked in food service
• 0% worked in retail sales
NLTS2 Wave 3 (2005) Parent/Youth Survey
NLTS2
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Data from the national vocational rehabilitation database (RSA 911) show that youth with ID who participated in postsecondary education were 26% more likely to leave vocational rehabilitation services with a paid job and earn a 73% higher weekly income..
Think College, Fast Facts, No. 1 Migliore, A., Butterworth, J., & Hart, D. (2009). Postsecondary Education and Employment
Outcomes for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities .
Impact of Postsecondary Education on Employment for Students with ID
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Review of RSA 911 data (from VR) showed:• Of Youth with ID who did not receive PSE services, 32%
acquired paid work at $195 per week on average
• Of Youth with ID who DID receive PSE services, 48% acquired paid jobs at $316 per week on average
• Of Youth with ID who, after PSE service attained a higher level of education, 58% acquired paid jobs at $338 per week on average
Think College, Fast Facts, No. 1 Migliore, A., Butterworth, J., & Hart, D. (2009). Postsecondary Education and Employment Outcomes for
Youth with Intellectual Disabilities .
PSE CAN Increase Employment
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Promising Practices in Post Secondary Education
HANDOUT – Postsecondary Education Services for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
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Case Study Research
The PERC Project in Maryland and Connecticut
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The purpose of the PERC Project is to demonstrate and research exemplary practices supporting students with intellectual disabilities ages 18-21 in postsecondary settings.
The PERC Project
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Mixed or Hybrid Model
Program Center and Coordinator
• Dual Enrollment• EMPLOYMENT (defined
as competitive, community-based, employer paid - at least minimum wage)
• Course access• Individualized planning
and support
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• Project 2005-2010
• 2 States
• 3 School Systems
• 5 Program Sites
• 36 High Schools
• 112 students
PERC Data
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5-year research study of 5 PSE Programs• 91 of 112 students were employed in 122 different paid jobs
during their PSE program• After exit, 83% of students in CT and 72% of students in MD
were engaged in paid work• Variables that contributed:
Expectation of work Trained job developers w/dedicated time Flexible staff scheduling Person-centered career discovery
Grigal, M & Dwyre, A. Employment Activities and Outcomes of College-Based Transition Programs for SWID. Insight Issue #3,
October 2010. ThinkCollege.
Data in Maryland and Connecticut:
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Percentage of PERC Students Working
Percentage of Students Employed Total of All Sites by Year
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Average Hourly Wages and Hours worked for PERC Students
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MD$8.11 $7.97
13.6 hrs
21.6 hrs
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Types of Jobs of PERC Students Compared to Commonly Held Jobs
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PERC Students’ Plans for Further Education
Percent of PERC Students Intending to Take More courses
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PERC Students Exiting to Adult Service Providers
Percent of PERC Students Exiting with CRP:
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• PERC Students work more hours
• PERC Students make more money
• 22.5% of PERC Students worked in retail sales, compared to 2% NLTS2 data
• Only 2.9% of PERC Students worked in cleaning jobs, compared to 8 &16% in NLTS2 data
• 11.6% of PERC Students worked in clerical jobs, compared to 4 & 6% in NLTS2 data
NLTS2 Wave 3 (2005) Parent/Youth Survey
Discussion Points
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• Connecting college experience with employment
• Providing access to college coursework
• Connecting the experience to real outcomes
Critical Elements
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• Paid work is the goal from day one
• Hire dedicated, trained staff person for job development
• Practice customized employment strategies where appropriate
• Include in job description specific duties and flex time
• Ensure that students understand and can communicate their support needs.
Employment Success
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• Student-driven goals
• Careers based on student interests, strengths and support needs
• Students monitor own progress
• Eliminate barriers to desired experiences
• Help students connect achievement in college with adult outcomes
• Plans change! Allow room for that change and adjust future plans
Person Centered Planning
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• Ability to access adult learning opportunities
• Expanded social networks
• Opportunity to connect learning to personal desired outcome
• Individualized and Enhanced Employment outcomes
• Socially valued roles and experience
Positive Outcomes for Students
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• Mission of Diversity
• Enhanced collaborations
• Increased revenue
• Student Opportunities
• Opportunities for faculty and staff
• Funding opportunities
Positive Outcomes for IHE’s
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A Self-Assessment for College and Community-Based Services
Scores in categories; produces Action Plans• Program Planning• Staffing• Administration• Student Planning• Student Activities (courses, employment)• Self-Determination• Interagency Collaboration• Monitoring• Evaluation
www.transitiontocollege.net; click on Evaluate Your Program Online on the Home page
PERC Postsecondary Program Evaluation Tool
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www.thinkcollege.net
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www.transitiontocollege.net
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• Think College! Postsecondary Education Options for Students with Intellectual Disabilitiesby Meg Grigal and Debra Hart
Just Out!
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Transition Services for Students with Significant Disabilities in College and Community Settings -Grigal, Neubert, & Moon (2005) http://www.proedinc.com/
Going to College - Getzel &Wehman (2005)
http://www.brookespublishing.com/
Additional Books
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Comments & Questions
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Contact Information
Amy Dwyre
TransCen, Inc.
Email: adwyre@transcen.org
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THANK YOU!
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