Transcript Project CASE - Texas Transition Conference (TTC)

Project CASE:
Connections for Academic Success &
Employment
DeAnn Lechtenberger, Ph.D
David Siegel
Matt Vinyard
Project CASE is funded by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
What is Project CASE ?
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Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
5 year grant for $1.1 million
Partnerships:
 Texas Tech University
 Burkhart Center for Autism Education & Research
 South Plains College
 Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services
 Area Business Leaders
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Goals for Project CASE
To help students with developmental
disabilities :
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navigate through the higher education system.
complete an academic degree or certificate.
develop business mentor/internships.
build a resume to gain competitive
employment.
◦ graduate 10 students within 5 years.
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How Students Qualify for Project CASE
Students between 18-25 years of age
 Have a Developmental Disability
 Acceptance to TTU or South Plains College
 Register with Student Disability Services Office at
TTU or SPC
 Complete Project CASE Application
 Personal Interview
 Birkman Assessment
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How will Project CASE staff do this?
Step 1:
 Individualized Wraparound Team
 Facilitator-Learning Specialist
 Student
 DSO staff counselor
 Community service providers/business leaders
 Faculty and/or staff
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How will Project CASE staff do this?
Step 2:
 Develop Wraparound Plan.
 Identifies student strengths and challenges
 Develop strategies to address challenges
 Business mentor/internship in Year 1
 Career Services Office
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Who is Project CASE ?
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7 current students enrolled at South Plains College
7 current students enrolled at Texas Tech
Total of 4 new referrals as of January 2013
1 Learning Specialist at SPC & 1 at Texas Tech
Wraparound Team members:
◦ Academic tutors
◦ Academic counselors
◦ DARS counselors
◦ Guidance Counselors
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Student Feedback about Project CASE
David’s Story
Matt’s Story
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For more information:
DeAnn Lechtenberger, Ph.D.
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Project Director for Project CASE
Research Assistant Professor
Director for Technical Assistance and Community Outreach
Burkhart Center for Autism Education & Research
806-742-1997, ext 324
[email protected]
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Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
College of Education, Room 151
Box 41071, Lubbock, TX 79409-1071
Phone: 806-742-1998 x458, Fax: 806-742-1840
www.burkhartcenter.org
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