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Postsecondary Education and
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February 3, 2011
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Postsecondary Education
and Employment Options
for Students with
Intellectual Disabilities
Amy Dwyre
TransCen, Inc.
February 3, 2011
Current State of
Postsecondary Education
Opportunities for Students
with Intellectual Disabilities
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Postsecondary Options in the US
• 149 currently listed in the ThinkCollege
Programs Database
• In 37 states
• Countless individuals accessing typical services
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The Vision
• 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
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New Federal Initiatives
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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 ICIUMASS & 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.
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New Federal Initiatives
• 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
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Current Forms of Access
• Dual enrollment (18-21)
• Full or Part-time access to existing
PSE options
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Full or part-time enrollment in
special program sponsored by IHE
or agency
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Focus of Services
• Course Access
• Independent Living
• EMPLOYMENT
• Community/Social Access
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General Outcomes
• 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
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The Importance of Employment
• 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.
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NLTS2
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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 week
NLTS2 Wave 3 (2005) Parent/Youth Survey
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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
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Impact of Postsecondary
Education on Employment for
Students with ID
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 .
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PSE CAN Increase
Employment
Review of RSA 911 data (from VR) showed:
• Of Youth with ID who did not receive PSE services, 32%
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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 .
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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 PERC Project
The purpose of the PERC Project is to
demonstrate and research exemplary
practices supporting students with intellectual
disabilities ages 18-21 in postsecondary
settings.
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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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PERC Data
• Project 2005-2010
• 2 States
• 3 School Systems
• 5 Program Sites
• 36 High Schools
• 112 students
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Data in Maryland and
Connecticut:
5-year research study of 5 PSE Programs
• 91 of 112 students were employed in 122 different paid jobs
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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.
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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
$25.00
21.6 hrs
$20.00
13.6 hrs
$15.00
$10.00
$8.11
CT
MD
$7.97
$5.00
$0.00
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Percent PERC Students
exiting with Paid Job
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Types of Jobs of PERC Students
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National Longitudinal Transition Study, Wave 2 and 3 of
Parent and Student Interviews in 2003 and 2005
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PERC Students Taking
College Classes
100%
80%
40%
0%
2005
2006
2007
2008
Maryland
20%
Conneticut
60%
Maryland
Conneticut
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PERC Students’ Plans for
Further Education
Percent of PERC Students Intending to Take More courses
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90%
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60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
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Connecticut
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PERC Students Exiting to
Adult Service Providers
Percent of PERC Students Exiting with CRP:
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
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Connecticut
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Discussion Points
• 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
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Critical Elements
• Connecting college experience with employment
• Providing access to college coursework
• Connecting the experience to real outcomes
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Employment Success
• 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.
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Person Centered Planning
• 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
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Positive Outcomes for
Students
• 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
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Positive Outcomes for IHE’s
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Mission of Diversity
Enhanced collaborations
Increased revenue
Student Opportunities
Opportunities for faculty and staff
Funding opportunities
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PERC Postsecondary Program
Evaluation Tool
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
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www.thinkcollege.net
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Just Out!
• Think College! Postsecondary Education Options for
Students with Intellectual Disabilities
by Meg Grigal and Debra Hart
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Additional Books
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/
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Comments & Questions
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Contact Information
Amy Dwyre
TransCen, Inc.
Email: [email protected]
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THANK YOU!
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Education Credits
CRCC Credit - (2.0)
Approved by Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor
Certification (CRCC)
By Friday, February 11, participants must score 80% or
better on a online Post Test and submit an online
CRCC Request Form via the MyTACE Portal.
**For CRCC credit, you must reside in the 8 U.S. Southeast states served by the TACE
Region IV [AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN]. If beyond TACE Region IV, you may apply for
CEU credit.
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