ABI 2018 Think College at Portland State University - Sue Bert

Think College at Portland State University Our journey to build an inclusive college experience and things we’ve learned along the way Presenters: Debra Hart, Rachel Esteve, Grace Kowitch, Dom 222 Flesey-Assad, Ruth Falco & Sue Bert Agenda ❖ Think College: The National Scene (Debra Hart, Think College National Coordinating Center) ❖ Meet Rachel, Grace and Dom PSU students share their college experiences (Rachel Esteve, Grace Kowitch and Dom Flesey-Assad - Think College/Career & Community Studies at PSU) ❖ Building Think College at Portland State University (Ruth Falco & Sue Bert - Think College/Career & Community Studies at PSU) ❖ Questions RACHEL RACHEL’s slides Who am I? I am an student at College I feel accepted I stay on task I am a dancer I am good at fashion I am good at being Independent Why did I choose to go to college? I like going to college because it is a good way to experience college campus Fun part is taking classes that you can pick out and to learn What is it like to be at PSU? mnnxjdjdjdjndndn My Job at PSU ● I worked at football games at Providence Park in the fall ● I worked PSU basketball games at Lewis & Clark from December to March ● I’m started at the new PSU Viking-Stott Pavilion last weekend ● I’m working a total of 12 hours during the weekend What I learned from my job I learned at my job at PSU Athletics is how to scan tickets at the PSU basketball games I enjoyed working with my co-workers/peers it was fun being part of a work team every weekend I always looked forward going to my work shifts I’m excited to work more hours at my new job at the PSU Viking Pavilion What does an inclusive college experience look like at PSU? Career and Community Studies (CCS) at Portland State University Enrolled in 2-3 PSU courses each term Take college courses with modified requirements for P/NP Employment experiences every year Career exploration leads to a desired career-focused job Involvement in campus activities with support of peer navigators Experiences enhance independence and self determination for life after college Campus housing options available this coming fall! ● ● ● ● ● ● Key Community Partners Northwest Down Syndrome Association/All Born In Portland Public Schools Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Oregon Developmental Disabilities Services ○ Employment First ○ Case management and Brokerage services Trellis, Inc Community Vision, Inc students admitted each year with 4-5 dually enrolled in school and PSU This is a time for PSU to learn, develop and build capacity During this “pilot” process, we plan to build our capacity to 24 students 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Community-based Supports Support provided by families Vocational Rehabilitation Services PSU Campus Supports Disability Resource Center (DRC) Campus employers University Studies faculty & mentors Job coaches and supports Tutoring and Academic Supports County DD Services & Supports CCS advisors & supports Portland Public Schools Community Transition Program supports Peer navigators University Housing & Academic Residential Life coaches RideWise Transportation Supported living supports services Brokerage & case management supports for daily living Academic Inclusion ● Build relationships with faculty and offer them individualized support ● Students make informed choice to take their coursework for a grade (accommodations only) or Pass/No pass with an Individual Learning Plan (modifications & accommodations) ● Individualized learning plans (ILP) are based on the class syllabus & course objectives ● Students attend courses & access academic supports outside of class ● Weekly academic coaching sessions ● Support from Disability Resource Center for assistive technology and accommodations When CCS students demonstrate varied ways of learning it helps other students look at learning in new ways One faculty member described: “She is using the set up in ways that none of the other students are doing to meet her needs and express herself If she does her creative dance to fulfill an assignment, the participation of other students goes up exponentially There is no way to hold themselves back after they see that self exposure She is transforming what people see as acceptable and intelligent.” Student Employment ● 10 of 12 current students are employed part-time, earning minimum wage or greater in a field of their choice ● We are developing jobs for students ● Mix of on-campus and off-campus jobs ● Employers: Campus Rec, Campus Daycare, PSU Bookstore, Campus Facilities and Maintenance, PSU Athletics, Millar Library, Northwest Down Syndrome Association, Smith Tea Our Goal: 100% of students in Career and Community Studies at Portland State University will achieve integrated employment at a competitive wage in a high interest field before finishing their 4-year college experience Families reflect on the college experience “And it hasn’t just been an experiment, it’s been a genuine college experience In the past we thought maybe community college or some classes, and it’s kind of a mind-blower that she’s here at PSU It shouldn’t be, but it is It’s been a genuine college experience.” “…it’s broadening his scope of the world I think it’s improved his thinking, about maybe experiencing something else going on and questioning it I think he’s relating a lot going on in the outside world back to the college experience.” ”We talk a lot about his class He has very adult-like interactions.” “She’s been more independent, advocating for herself…She makes her own appointments She gets paid by check in the mail She wouldn’t let me check her banweb, so that’s good She finally made a mistake and didn’t submit her hours properly and didn’t get her check But, she wanted to check it herself, so she did, and found out she didn’t submit her hours.” Families share about the changes they’ve seen “Independence It’s been so convenient for him just to call us [his parents] Now he contacts [his CCS/PSU advisor] to find out where the resources might be and then does things himself.” “He has taken over his routine scheduling.” “He’s using transportation all over.” “I think socially, I’ve just watched him become more confident in dealing with [people], being willing to reach out to his teachers.” http://www.pdx.edu/career-and-community-studies/ ... Flesey-Assad - Think College/ Career & Community Studies at PSU) ❖ Building Think College at Portland State University (Ruth Falco & Sue Bert - Think College/ Career & Community Studies at PSU)... hours at my new job at the PSU Viking Pavilion What does an inclusive college experience look like at PSU? Career and Community Studies (CCS) at Portland State University Enrolled in 2-3 PSU... Studies at Portland State University will achieve integrated employment at a competitive wage in a high interest field before finishing their 4-year college experience Families reflect on the college