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Transition Training for Independence

Transition Training for Independence
Montgomery College (3 locations)
Transition Training for Independence
51 Mannakee St.
Campus Center Building
Rockville, MD 20850
Program Contact Vanessa Redd
Email simone_a_geness@mcpsmd.org
Phone 301-649-8008
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The program supports 30 students ages 18-21 on the 3 campuses of Montgomery College: Rockville, Takoma Park and Germantown. The students in this program are students enrolled in Montgomery County Public Schools.

General
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: 30
Affiliates
School district or agency partner: Montgomery County Public Schools
Contact person: Vanessa Redd
Email: vanessa_v_redd@mcpsmd.org
Requirements
Deadline to apply to this program: Throughout the school year
Requirements for admission to this program:
  • 18-21
  • Student must be a resident of the state where the program is located
  • Student must be enrolled in a particular school system/local educational agency
  • Students must be enrolled in the Montgomery County School system, and the students must be in an alternative learning outcomes track.
Accepts out-of-state students?: No
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have:
  • Intellectual disability
  • Autism
Program length: Varies from student to student
Cost
Cost of the program: This program is a partnership with the Montgomery County Public School System.
Additional costs: $25.00
The cost to register at Montgomery College
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:
  • No cost to the students because the students are enrolled in MCPS.
Academic
Students take these types of "typical" 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:

The students are using an alternative learning outcomes curriculum.
Time spent only with other students in this program: About half the time
Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: Maryland Certificate of Program Completion
The credential(s) is/are: Just for students in this program
Employment
Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: 40%
Other career development activities are:
  • Internships
  • Volunteer work
  • Community Service
Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: 40%
Housing
Housing is provided to students: No
Extracurricular
Students participate in student organizations on campus: No
Proportion of time spent only with other students in this program: 50%
Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations:

The students participate in clubs on campus based on their interests and there is a large Best Buddies chapter at MC.
Last updated: Thursday, August 1, 2019 - 15:11