1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
Program Contact | Kaitlyn Aceto |
Program Contact Email | cuttingedge@edgewood.edu |
Phone | 608-663-2332 |
Website | Program website |
link to program Facebook page |
The Cutting Edge® Program at Edgewood College was piloted in 2007. It was the first program at a four-year college in Wisconsin to offer a fully inclusive college experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since its inception, the program has continued to grow and offers individualized wrap-around services to support students in academics, student housing, social experiences, and practicums/internships. We currently support 30 students per academic year. Our program has since expanded to include two additional programs: Pre-College and Alumni Program. As part of Edgewood College’s Dominican tradition, students learn the values of justice, compassion, truth, community, and partnership. Through these values, students are given the opportunity to experience civic engagement both on campus and in the Madison community.
Program information submitted: January 16, 2024
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Public or private: | Private |
Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | No |
Number of students: | 30 |
Summer program name | Cutting Edge Pre-College Summer Program |
Description of our summer transition program: | The Cutting Edge Pre-College Summer Program provides participants exposure to an overnight college experience. During the Pre-college Summer Program, students attend classes about safety in the community, health & well-being, employment, and college academic success. They will also have the opportunity to experience the Madison community. up to 20 Participants will be accepted. |
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Program serves students who have left high school? | Yes, all of our students have left high school |
Regular high school diploma required? | No, an IEP/non-standard diploma/certificate of attendance is accepted |
Deadline to apply to this program: | August 1st- November 30th (one year prior to desired entry) |
Link to admissions process: | Admissions link |
Criteria for admission |
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Accepts out-of-state students? | Yes |
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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Planned program length | Varies from student to student |
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 43.00% |
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 100.00% |
Cost | |
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Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $30750.00 |
Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $0.00 |
Room and board: | $13000.00 |
Program fees: | $0.00 |
Additional costs: |
$0.00 Our Program as two pathways: Degree and Certificate. Listed above is the Certificate cost which also has our support cost included. Degree Pathway would be: Full time tuition: $36,850 Plus Support Fee: $9,800 |
Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)? | Yes |
Students pay for the program in the following ways: |
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Scholarships available: | We have an annual scholarship that is distributed by our program. |
Academic | |
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Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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More about course access: | In a students first year their schedule is mainly compromised of Cutting Edge classes. However, second semester Students have the Edgewood course catalog open to them to choose classes of interest or that go toward a specific goal. |
Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
Information on special classes: | Skills for Success: This is a four course series that is designed to teach skills in the areas of: financial literacy, time management and study skills, language and communication, and self-determination. The goal is to apply these skills in all areas of life: college, independent living, and employment. Safety in the Community: Students learn about personal safety, navigation in the community, self-advocacy, self-defense in uncomfortable situations, and emergency response. Interpersonal Relationships: Students learn about support systems, appropriate social proximity, navigation of social situations, relationship building, & exploration of their role in our diverse world. Internship Development: This course is designed to teach employability skills and promote growth in vocational independence while students participate in on or off campus internships. Through discussions, reflection, and hands-on learning, students will develop skills in communication and professionalism for the workplace. Internship Application: This course is designed to prepare students for future employment. Students will practice using vocational skills in their internship and elicit feedback from supervisors. Upon completion of this course, students will have created a resume and cover letter, participated in a mock interview, and completed a supervisor evaluation. |
Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 75-99% |
Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each semester? | Yes |
Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | INDIVIDUALLY PLANNED CERTIFICATE, PARA-PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE, 21ST CENTURY SKILLS FOR EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATE |
Is the credential approved by the college/university? | Awarded by program, not officially recognized by the IHE |
Other than the credential listed above, can students earn any other credentials that are available to all students? | Students can earn a Bachelor's Degree through the college with the support of the Cutting Edge program |
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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Employment | |
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Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 100% |
Other career development activities are: |
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Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 100% |
Additional information about career development and work experience: | If students are interested in our Paraprofessional certificate or an education degree they will also have a practicum experience. |
Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? | Yes |
Housing | |
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Housing is provided to students: | Yes |
Housing options available: |
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Extracurricular | |
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Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus): | 75-99% |
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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Students participate in these campus-wide events: |
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