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Transition Education at McDaniel

Transition Education at McDaniel
McDaniel College
Transition Education at McDaniel
2 College Hill
Westminster, MD 21157
Program Contact Julie Koontz
Program Contact Email JulieKoontz@carrollk12.org
Phone 410-751-3953
Website Program website

On the campus of McDaniel College, TE@M is designed for students with a high level of independence. The program focuses on academic and social skills instruction and career development.

Program information submitted: January 10, 2024

General
Public or private: Private
Type of school: 4-year college or university
Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? No
Number of students: 6
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
  • Age range: 18 - 21 years-old
Accepts out-of-state students? No
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have:
  • Intellectual disability
  • Autism
  • Multiple Disabilities
Planned program length
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 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: 25.00%
Cost
Average student tuition and fees for the current school 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:
  • Local School District funds
Academic
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
Students take courses that are only for students in this program: Yes
Information on special classes: Students in the TE@M Program participate in classes taught by Carroll County public Schools Special Educators and Staff from local Adult Agencies. These classes as focused on Functional Academics, Communication & Social Skills, and Vocational skills development. Students are also provided with work-based learning opportunities on the campus of McDaniel College.
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
Employment
Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: 0%
Other career development activities are:
  • Volunteer work
Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: 25%
Additional information about career development and work experience: Students are provided with work-based learning opportunities on the campus of McDaniel College. Students work in the areas of food service, the post office, and risk management.
Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? Yes
Housing
Housing is provided to students: No
Extracurricular
Students participate in student organizations on campus: No
Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus): 25-49%
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities Campus events