Synopsis of case:
Transition and post-secondary education program for students with ID.
2 year basic program, 2 year advanced program with reduced supports
Housed in school of education and human development
Functional academics, independent living, employability, recreation and wellbeing components
Housing available but not required 54 students enrolled
Surrounding community: Urban
Case Findings:
I. Successes: Successes: Stakeholder involvement, continuous evaluation, staffing, program growth, academic component, PBIS, person centered practices, participant
outcomes, positive peer acceptance,
residential component, on-campus supports, inclusionary practices, community supports, 2nd largest student wage employer, and flexibility.
II. Challenges: Learn by trial and error, unrealistic student expectations among institutional administration, access to on- campus supports, participation in catalog classes, employment opportunities,
registration, program funding and resources, underdeveloped policies and procedures, parental expectations, residential housing, mental/behavioral health, cyclical in nature, qualified staff, cost of tuition, and
misperceptions of other institutional faculty/staff.
III. Mitigating Factors: Utilize grant and development opportunities for funding, choose a sustainable model (business oriented), work through the institutions education department, continuous evaluation, building relationships throughout campus and in the community, providing faculty, staff, and student employees training and support, develop program structure and supports, narrow student scope, increase staff, focus on skill building, inform parents of program goals/scope, and flexibility.
IV. Lessons Learned: Research the institution and assess inclusionary perceptions, build infrastructure at the beginning, start small, get buy-in from all stakeholders, choose a Sustainable Model (business model) based on your University, create through the School of education for skilled workers (apprenticeship model), figure
Uniqueness of case situation for program/phenomenon:
Site 1 is a R1 post-secondary institution in the southeast. It operates a transition and post-secondary education program for students with ID through their school of Education and Human Development. The program was one of the first Transition and post-secondary programs in the US. The institution’s funding derives primarily from student tuition. The institution is located within an urban environment.
out what it will cost, ratio of students to staff, figure out who will lead (long-term, tenure track SPED faculty), work with the registrar to determine scope, create campus wide
awareness, develop measurable student outcomes, build partnerships in the community, incorporate community integration for students.
Relevance of case for cross-case Themes: Theme 1 X Theme 2 X Theme 3 X Theme 4 X Theme 5 X Theme 6 X Theme 7 X Theme 8 X Theme 9 X Theme 10 X Theme 11 X
Possible excerpts for cross-case report:
1. Person centered planning meeting 2. SMART Class
3. Alumni concern
General influences (optional): Situational Factors (optional)
Commentary:
Case ID 2 Synopsis of case:
Transition and post-secondary education program for students with ID.
2 year basic program, 2 year advanced program with reduced supports
Housed in school of education
Functional academics, independent living, employability, recreation and wellbeing components
Housing available but not required 37 students enrolled
Case Findings:
I. Successes: Student outcomes, building partnerships in the community and on- campus, individualized instruction and supports, campus wide support and
involvement, large volunteer base, program exposure, financial support, intentional growth, and ability to adapt.
II. Challenges: Campus wide support, finding your niche, knowing the needs of students during admission, meeting
individualized needs, trial and error, selecting the right students with the information you have, meeting employment needs and opportunities, transportation, funding and facilities, and have supports in place prior to
Uniqueness of case situation for program/phenomenon:
Site 2 is a R1 post-secondary institution in the southeast. It operates a transition and post-secondary education program for students with ID through their School of Education. The institution’s funding derives primarily from student tuition and donations. The institution is located within rural and suburban environments.
students arriving on campus, staff work-life balance.
III. Mitigating Factors: Building strong relationships with administration, continual assessment and evaluation to improve, adding relevant staff (i.e. job coaches and additional teachers), managing growth, building
partnerships on and off campus, and utilizing technology, working with the development office to elicit donations.
IV. Lessons Learned: Have the legal and housing offices on board, seek administrative support, find your niche (know wo you want to serve so you know the supports needed, appropriate academic content, staffing, and identify the direction of the program),
selecting the right students, hire the right staff (education/experience), have common ground (everyone must believe in the same
philosophy, including parents), develop campus wide awareness and building relationships, and maintain family support, consider piloting short term events for potential students, work with development to collaborate with donors.
Relevance of case for cross-case Themes: Theme 1 X Theme 2 X Theme 3 ___ Theme 4 X Theme 5 X Theme 6 ___ Theme 7 X Theme 8 X Theme 9 X Theme 10 X Theme 11 X
Possible excerpts for cross-case report: Student issue – after hours
Find your niche
Collaboration on and off campus General influences (optional): Situational Factors (optional)
Case ID 3 Synopsis of case:
Transition and post-secondary education program for students with ID.
2 year program, piloting a 3rd year Housed in School of Education
Educational opportunities, work place training, and independence
Housing is available but not required 16 students enrolled
Case Findings:
I. Successes: receiving grant, campus wide buy-in, peer mentor program, started small, auditing classes, internships, quality of student experiences, clear goals of employment, adequate staffing, student employment outcomes
II. Challenges: admin perceptions,
uncertainty, staffing (turnover, defined roles), constant change, funding and sustainability, communication, ability for growth, student selection, appropriate curriculum, teaching unlearned skills, student behavior, and parent expectations for alumni support
III. Mitigating Factors: obtaining grant, providing admin opportunity to see success, providing support to faculty, increase staffing, be advocates for student
internships/employment, be intentional about skill building, hire behavior interventionist, create awareness and exposure on and off campus, trail days for student selection, soft skills training, and educate parents
IV. Lessons Learned: get admin support, think/plan staff structure intentionally, be flexible, be comfortable with admitting that something didn't work and try again, clearly define staff roles, develop concrete
procedures, set firm guidelines for alumni support, set clear criteria for admission, train faculty, build connections and resources on and off campus, set measureable
student/program goals before students arrive
Uniqueness of case situation for program/phenomenon:
Site 3 is a private post-secondary institution in the southeast. It operates a transition and post-secondary education program for students with ID through their School of Education. The institution’s funding derives primarily from student tuition and donations. The institution is located within rural and suburban environments.
Relevance of case for cross-case Themes: Theme 1 X Theme 2 X Theme 3 X Theme 4 X Theme 5 X Theme 6 X Theme 7 X Theme 8 X Theme 9 X Theme 10 X Theme 11 X
Possible excerpts for cross-case report: Funding concerns
Volunteers – over 100 peers Planning
Appendix C
Worksheet 4. Estimates of Ordinariness of the situation of each case and estimates of