1601 Washington Rd.
Westminster, MD 21157
| Program Contact | Julie Koontz |
| Program Contact Email | JulieKoontz@carrollk12.org |
| Phone | 410-751-3953 |
| Website | Program website |
The Carroll County Public Schools Transition Connections Academy is dedicated to empowering young adults with disabilities so they will be self-directed individuals, responsible citizens,
autonomous communicators, and active participants in their community and workplace. We recognize and value individuality and focus on nurturing the unique gifts and talents each of our students have to offer.
Our mission is to provide relevant academic instruction, authentic vocational experiences, and to build strong community partnerships so our students are prepared with the skills they will need
to face the challenges of the future.
On the Campus of Carroll Community College, ST@CC (Seamless Transition at Carroll Community), is designed for students who can navigate the college independently. The program focuses on academic and social skills instruction, career development, self-advocacy, and office administration training.
Program information submitted: January 27, 2023
| General | |
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| Public or private: | Public |
| Type of school: | 2-year community college or junior college |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | No |
| Students in this program: | Are still enrolled in high school |
| Number of students: | 10 |
| Affiliates | |
|---|---|
| School district or agency partner: | Carroll County Public Schools |
| Contact person: | Julie Koontz |
| Email: | JulieKoontz@carrollk12.org |
| Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Program serves students who have left high school? | No, all of our students are still in high school |
| Criteria for admission |
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| Accepts out-of-state students? | No |
| Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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| Program length: | Varies from student to student |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 100.00% |
| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 60.00% |
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $0.00 |
| Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $0.00 |
| Room and board: | $0.00 |
| Program fees: | $0.00 |
| 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: |
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| Academic | |
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| Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | Students do not take typical college courses |
| More about course access: | Currently, students participate in courses taught by Carroll County Public Schools. Students do participate in 2 courses taught by an instructor from the Continuing Education Program, but all students in the course are from the program. |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Information on special classes: | Office & Administration Training, Self-Determination, Financial Literacy, Career & Employment Resource Planning, Communication & Social Skills, Customized Career Exploration, Personal Fitness, Academic Skills for the Workplace, and Work-Based Learning Experience |
| Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 0% |
| Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each semester? | No |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Maryland Certificate of Program Completion |
| Is the credential approved by the college/university? | Awarded by program, not officially recognized by the IHE |
| Employment | |
|---|---|
| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 20% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 30% |
| Additional information about career development and work experience: | Students participate in courses to explore & prepare them for work. Students participate in on-campus jobs as their work-based learning experience on a rotation of the available jobs. |
| 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: | No |
| Extracurricular | |
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| Students participate in student organizations on campus: | No |
| Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus): | 1-24% |