Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education:

A State-wide TPSID Grant

Kathleen Becht, Ph.D. www.FCIHE.com

May, 2017 VISIONS XXIV

Florida Consortium On Inclusive Higher Education

University of Central Florida (UCF) University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP)

Danielle Roberts-Dahm, M.A., lroberts@usfsp.edu Jordan Knab, Ed.S., jknab@usfsp.edu

Florida International University (FIU) Diana Valle-Riestra, Ph.D., Riestrad@fiu.edu

Florida State College of Jacksonville (FSCJ) Michele Kennedy Johnson M.A., m.kennedyjohnson@fscj.edu

www.FCIHE.com

Florida’s INCLUSIVE Programs Florida Atlantic University Florida International University Florida Keys Community College Florida State College Jacksonville Florida Panhandle Technical College Pensacola State College Robert Morgan Ed. Ctr. and Tech. College Southeastern University Santa Fe College Tallahassee Community College University of Central Florida University of North Florida/Arc University of South Florida St. Petersburg

The FCIHE Vision Inclusive Postsecondary Education is a Tenet woven into the fabric of the institution (not a Silo), in which students with intellectual disabilities:

• participate in collegiate advising (person-centered planning) to develop an individual program of study,

• enroll as non-traditional students (no SAT req.),

• take academic (general catalog) classes, • pay tuition, • fully involved in campus/residential life, • participate in employment experiences including paid

employment, • earn a meaningful certificate toward career employment • Transition to employment upon program completion

The FCIHE Vision

Inclusive Postsecondary Education is a Tenet woven into the fabric of the institution, through which professors/instructors/support staff:

• employ universal design and differentiated learning techniques and

• provide appropriate accommodations, and where necessary, modifications for content access and progress

Think College Standards-Based Conceptual Framework

Grigal, Hart, & Weir, 2012

www. Thinkcollege.net

Defining Comprehensive Transition & IPSE Programs Inclusive postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disability means degree, certificate, or non-degree programs that —

• are offered by an institution of higher education;

• support students seeking to continue academic, career and technical, and independent living instruction in preparation for gainful employment;

• include an advising and curriculum structure; and

• require students to participate on not less than a half-time basis, focused on academic components.

Title VII, Part D, Section 760 of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (2008)

• Academically Inclusive 48%

• Academically Specialized 52%

• Reverse inclusion

Grigal, M., Hart, D., Smith, F., Domin, D., & Weir, C. (2015). Think College National Coordinating Center: Annual report on the transition and postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities (2013–2014). Boston, MA: University of Massachusetts Boston, Institute for Community Inclusion.

WHAT IS ACADEMIC ACCESS? NATIONALLY…

ACADEMIC ACCESS: THE REAL DEAL OR THE BARRIER! STATEWIDE….

75% of 131 Post Secondary students with intellectual disabilities were enrolled in courses from the general course catalog;

academically inclusive courses.

58% of 131 students were enrolled in

academically specialized courses

ACADEMIC ACCESS: STATEWIDE….

73% of the 270 classes students with ID were enrolled in were academically inclusive 27% of the classes were academically specialized

General Courses Audited by SwIDs -

Acting for Non-Majors Astronomy Bowling Criminal Justice Career Planning Communications Child and Adolescent Development Exercise Science

Foundations of Leadership History of Motion Pictures Introduction to…

American Sign Language Hospitality Music Education Social Change Sports Theatre & Dance Teaching

Personal Fitness Psychology Sociology World Religions Strategies for Success Self Defense Social Problems

> 5,000

Sample IPSE Program Hours

Semester 1 2 3 4 5 6

Academics (inclusive classes)

6 (2 classes)

6 (2 classes)

6 (2 classes)

6 (2 classes)

6 (2 classes)

6 - 12 (internship)

Academic Support ≥ 6 ≥ 6 ≥ 6 ≥ 6 ≥ 6 ≥ 6

Service/ Employment ≥ 5 ≥ 5 ≥ 5 ≥ 5 ≥ 5

6 - 12 (intern-

ship)

Week Totals 17 17 17 17 17 12 One Semester = 16 weeks

Florida’s INCLUSIVE Programs Florida Atlantic University Florida International University Florida Keys Community College Florida State College Jacksonville Florida Panhandle Technical College Pensacola State College Robert Morgan Ed. Ctr. and Tech. College Southeastern University Santa Fe College Tallahassee Community College University of Central Florida University of North Florida/Arc University of South Florida St. Petersburg

Universities

Career Technical Colleges

State Colleges

Florida Keys CC, Tallahassee CC, Florida SC Jax, Santa Fe C, Pensacola SC

FPTC,

Robert Morgan TC,

IPSEs by Institution Type FAU, FIU, UCF, UNF, USFSP

Diverse Certifications • Work Force Certifications: Industry

Certifications

• Discrete Certifications

• Liberal Arts w/ Field of Concentration (Course Progression Choices)

• Specialized Certifications • Employment, Life Skills, Community Access

Diversity of Course Progression & Certifications

For Credit Coursework

Workforce & University

Certifications

Audited Coursework

Certificates of Completion

Noncredit coursework

Discrete Certifications

Meaningful Certificate

5

University- wide Courses

Campus Recreation

Center

Career Services

Student Accessibility

Services Housing Services

Student Health Services

First Year Experience

How Does it Work? – Systemic Supports = Sustainability

FCIHE Opportunities & Resources Technical Assistance and Training

• 2017 Summer Institute:

• Annual Hartwick Symposium:

• Site Visits w/ Travel Support:

Mini-Grant Funding - $24,999

Meaningful Certificate Development

Data Collection & Evaluation

July 13, 2017 (UCF-Orlando)

February 12-13, 2008 (UCF)

Upon request

www.FCIHE.com

JULY 13th, 2017 UCF - Orlando

Visit http://fcihe.fdlrsaction.com to register for this FREE one-day Summer Institute Travel Support Funding Opportunities and In-service Points available

This institute is made possible by the partnerships with FDLRS Action, Project 10, OCPS, and the Florida Inclusion Network

Resources

Florida Consortium On Inclusive Higher Education Contact Information

Adam Meyer, Ph.D., Principal Investigator Kathleen Becht, Ph.D., Director

Ilisa Patterson, Office Assistant: 407-823-1098

UCF: Kathleen.Becht@ucf.edu & Adam.Meyer@ucf.edu USFSP: Danielle Roberts-Dahm, M.A., lroberts@usfsp.edu

Jordan Knab, Ed.S., jknab@usfsp.edu FIU: Diana Valle-Riestra, Ph.D., Riestrad@fiu.edu

FSCJ: Michele Kennedy Johnson, m.kennedyjohnson@fscj.edu

www.FCIHE.com

Additional Resources: FCSUA.com - ThinkCollege.net