Bree Kennedy, M.S., CRC College 2 Career Coordinator

1. Bree Kennedy, M.S., CRC College 2 Career Coordinator

2. The Initiative… • Started with ThinkCollege! at the Institute for Community Inclusion at UMass Boston and has now reached California! • There is much to be gained from postsecondary education in addition to the academics • A new way of thinking, a new way of supporting, a new way of achieving • “Students with intellectual disabilities will have access and support to pursue postsecondary education for personal, social, vocational and economic fulfillment”

3. Overview of the College 2 Career Program • Cooperative Agreement Grant through the Department of Rehabilitation that jointly serves consumers of DOR, SDRC and SDCCD • Pilot Program- SDCCD is one of five C2C Programs in CA • For students with intellectual disabilities (ID) • Three-year program • Provides specialized coursework, services and support specifically designed for ID population to assist with success and integration in college and on the job • Successful outcomes include greater employment options and increased sense of self-awareness and life skills

4. Eligibility Requirements • Be receiving services from the San Diego Regional Center • Have an open case with Department of Rehabilitation or be willing to get case opened • Age 22+ • GED or high school diploma equivalent if under the age of 22; fully exited from any high school transition program • Have a documented diagnosis of an intellectual disability • Please note that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder that have average to above average intelligence do not meet the eligibility requirements • Must be able to express an obtainable goal for employment • Can benefit from the college experience with a focus on gainful employment.

5. Things to Keep in Mind • Referrals come from Regional Center or Department of Rehabilitation • Enrollment is limited • Acceptance into the program is based on the decision of C2C staff following an initial intake meeting • Three-year track program- individuals must be willing to dedicate themselves to the college experience with a focus on employment • Plan ahead… referral should be made the semester before exiting high school or transition programs to allow time for planning

6. Services Provided • Career Exploration • Academic Planning • Assistance with access to campus and community resources • Educational Coach supports to assist with college success • Study Lab and Job Lab • Intensive Employment Preparation • College Success Skills • Job Development and Job Search Assistance • Job Retention • Job Coaching (if needed)

8. Where are C2C Modules Offered? • Two Locations: • Northern San Diego • Miramar College • 10440 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92126 • Southern San Diego • Educational Cultural Complex • 4343 Ocean View Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92113

9. Time Commitment Each Week • C2C Modules 1.5 hours two times per week • C2C Study lab 2 hours two times per week • Meeting with Ed Coach outside of class minimum of 1 hour per week • Minimum of 1 course outside of C2C modules integrated with peers without disabilities (approx. 3 hours per week)

10. What are certificates and courses that C2C students are currently pursing? • Childcare Aide • Certified Nurses Assistant • Business Office Technology • Hospitality • Communications • Culinary Arts/Professional Bakeshop • Computer Information Systems • English/Math to improve basic skills • Physical Education • And much more…. http://careertech.sdccd.edu/

11. C2C Video • https://vimeo.com/57476763

12. What an Ed Coach Does • Assist students one-on-one or in small groups in the classroom, on campus or in the community • Support students with academic coursework, career exploration, and work experience • Promote student’s involvement within campus and community activities • Advocate for students with instructors, faculty and staff and assist students with developing natural supports by attending campus tutoring labs and instructor office hours • Attend classes with students, take notes to supplement the student’s notes, break down the lecture material

13. What an Ed Coach Does • Help students with time management; money management; understanding the social environment • Apply creative learning strategies and study skills to help students succeed in the classroom • Help students navigate through campus • Assist students in understanding and utilizing authorized accommodations • Assist and advocate for students in finding employment and with learning job-related tasks • Help students establish “natural supports” to promote independence on the job

14. What an Ed Coach Does NOT Do • Does not act as a Personal Assistant • Does not provide transportation • Does not attend class for a student in his/her absence • Does not take notes in replace of the student’s own • Does not act as a messenger between C2C students and their instructors • Does not complete student’s homework assignments • Does not take responsibility for students grades • Does not communicate solely with parents or family members

15. Discussion • Deadline for Fall 2013 referrals is March 29th! • Please stop by the table in the back to receive more information! • FAQ’s, referral forms, and MORE!