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MAICEI-Cape Cod

MAICEI-Cape Cod
Cape Cod Community College
MAICEI-Cape Cod
2240 Iyannough Road
W BARNSTABLE, MA 2668
Program Contact Susan Mackoul
Program Contact Email smackoul@capecod.edu
Phone 774-330-4485
Website Program website

Massachusetts Inclusive Higher Education at 4C’s Massachusetts Inclusive higher Education at Cape Cod Community College is fully inclusive postsecondary education for young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism who are: 1.) Concurrently enrolled high school students (aged 18–22) receiving extended transition services through their school districts or 2.) students over age 22 no longer receiving transition services who benefit from continued support attaining post-secondary education goals. Students build their independence as they achieve transition goals in a socially valued setting. They learn alongside their age-appropriate peers, achieving academic goals in a fully integrated community. Students learn to balance coursework, along with college life in preparation for community-based internships and employment. A Building Block for the Future  The mission of inclusive higher education is to provide college experiences to increase self-determination, dignity and worth  Students share the same experiences as their college aged peers in the areas of academics and socialization  With additional supports in place, 4C’s Inclusive Higher Education students may enroll in courses for credit or as an audit experience, attend clubs and campus events, and socialize with peers  Inclusive Higher Education has been tremendously successful as students gain independence, further develop communication skills, and are actively engaged in creating their lives. Participation of students 18-22 years of age is contingent on a partnership agreement with the student’s sending high school district. 4C’s Inclusive Higher Education is partially grant funded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Department of Higher Education. For students receiving transition services through their districts, the partner districts contribute to the overall cost of the program. This agreement helps support the costs of tuition, books, and related supplies. 4C’s Inclusive Higher Education students benefit from the college disability student services as well as tutoring, coaching, student engagement and advising. For those students over aged 22, the fees are the responsibility of the student. Educational coaching support may be provided by the college (subject to grant appropriation), or through collaboration with Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), Developmental Disability Services (DDS) or other agency. Inclusive Higher Education at 4C’s welcomes students who meet the following criteria. 1.) Young adults 18-22 who are: • Currently enrolled in one of our partner public high schools • Tier one students who are eligible for special education services and have not passed the MCAS exam; or Tier two students who have passed the exam with great effort and are eligible for a Massachusetts diploma, and are still eligible for special education transition services • Have a diagnosed Intellectual/Developmental Disability and/or Autism • Referred by their special education advisors and directors • Have identified their personal transition goals from high school to post high school in an IEP or Person Centered Plan 2.) Over aged 22 • May have been participants through their school district transition services • Have a documented Intellectual/Developmental Disability and/or Autism • Must be receiving, or will be receiving services through MRC, DDS and/or other agencies that can fund aspects of students individual service plan • Are their own guardian • Have completed four years of high school, are no longer enrolled in a school district, and are no longer receiving special education services under IDEA • Previously enrolled in a high school special education program that led to completion of a regular high school diploma or GED • Participated in inclusion classes while in high school • Reading levels at or above grade 3 • Eagerness to continue education in a fully inclusive college setting • Commit to full year of coursework • Express interest in living and working as independently as possible in the community after completing their course of studies • Able to identify job-related interests and career goals • Goal is to become a degree/certificate seeking undergraduate student • Adhere to Code of Conduct • supporting IEP and documentation

Program information submitted: January 30, 2023

General
Public or private: Public
Type of school: 2-year community college or junior college
Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? No
Number of students: 15
Affiliates
School district or agency partner: Barnstable, Cape Cod Collaborative, Bourne, Carver, Mashpee, Dennis-Yarmouth, Monomoy, Nauset, Sandwich, Martha's Vineyard, Plymouth, Nantucket
Requirements
Program serves students who have left high school? Some of our students have left high school
Deadline to apply to this program: April 28, 2023
Criteria for admission
  • Student must be 18 or older
  • The student is not under guardianship
Accepts out-of-state students? No
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have:
  • Intellectual disability
  • Autism
Planned program length
  • 2 years
  • Varies from student to student
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates
Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: 98.00%
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: 70.00%
Notes on acceptance and attendance:

Typically, students apply and enroll when they are 20-21, and leave their school districts at aged 22 when services end. As of the 2023-2024 academic year, opportunities to continue are available.

Cost
Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: $2600.00
Additional costs: $0.00

Textbooks and materials average $300/semester.

Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)? No
Students pay for the program in the following ways:
  • Private pay (student and family)
  • Tuition Waivers
  • Local School District funds
  • Grant Funding
  • The student cost with the expansion, that allows students over age 22 to continue their studies, is in development. A combination of private pay, Vocational Rehabilitation, Developmental Disabilities Services and grant funds are expected to contribute.

Academic
Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities):
  • Typical college courses for credit
  • Typical college courses for audit
More about course access:

Students may enroll in any course they are interested. Courses without pre-requisites may be taken for credit or as an audit. Courses with pre-requisites may be taken for audit with instructor permission.

Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): 100%
Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each semester? Yes
Other than the credential listed above, can students earn any other credentials that are available to all students?

Students may earn any certificate offered by the college as long as they meet admission requirements (if necessary for enrollment) and complete coursework.

Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services:
  • Career services
  • Disability/accessibility services
  • Academic tutoring services
  • Health services
  • Access to a transcript via the registrar
  • Academic advising services (not program staff)
Employment
Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: 50%
Other career development activities are:
  • Internships
  • Volunteer work
  • Community Service
Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? No
Housing
Housing is provided to students: No
Extracurricular
Students participate in student organizations on campus: Yes
Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus): 100%
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities
  • Registered student organizations
  • Student government
  • Campus events
Students participate in these campus-wide events:
  • College/University's Student orientation
  • College/University's Family orientation
  • College/University's Graduation