Concord Special Education Parent Advisory Committee

Massachusetts Schools:

info-email@dynamy.org

Chicopee, Devens, North Grafton

Transition andICE Program

Cognitive ability in the low-average range. Math, reading and Language Arts in the 5th to 8th grade level range.  Perpares students for entry level jobs in office and business support.

The Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment (ICE) Program at Middlesex is a dual enrollment opportunity for high school students with severe intellectual disabilities, ages 18-21, who are enrolled in a participating school district.

Students with complex language, learning and cognitive disabilities scoring within the 65 – 90 IQ range.  To developing student competence and confidence in academic, social and independent living skills.

Hope House

Transition planning with a focus on self-determination, academic, vocational, recreational and community experiences and to live as independently.  Programming tailored to each young adult led by a licensed Special Educator and an Independent Living Specialist.  Have a library, gymnasium, fitness center and athletic field. 

Certificate program:

Empire Beauty Schools

Formally known as Blaine Beauty Career (2007)

Lincoln Technical Instutute

Formally known as Career Education Institute (CEI),(2006)

Automotive,
Health Sciences,
Skilled Trades,
Spa and Cosmetology,
Business and Information Technology (IT)

Trains student in various technical careers: Automotive: Automotive Technician, Collision Repair Technician, Service Technician, Parts Specialist, Diesel Engine Specialist.  Health Sciences: Nurse (RN), Practical Nurse, Dental Assistant or Phlebotomist.  Skilled Trades: HVAC, Electronics and Welding Technology, computer technician.  Spa and Cosmetology: hair design, skin care.  Culinary: chefs, baking, pastry.  Business and Information Technology (IT): networking tools and techniques, networking security, office applications, computer haredware.  

17 plus

877-201-2578

New York - Connecticut:

Young adults enroll with a wide variety of learning differences and leave with a defined set of independent living skills.  Some postsecondary students pursue collegiate studies while others strive for one of the 9 vocational certificate in one of the following areas which include: Preschool/Daycare, Business and Office Training, Construction Trades, Retailing, Food Service, Horticulture, Elder Care/Certified Nursing Assistant, Library Aide, or Teacher Aide/Teacher Assistant.

Students with higher functioning on the autism spectrum or have neurologically based learning disabilities.  They offer various programs depending upon the students goals and abilities, including a vocational sequence, pre-degree sequence, and associate’s degree support sequence. They have 3 programs: Vocational certification, Pre-Degree, and Associate Degree.  They have 6 vocational majors: Retail, Children's Recreation, Clerical, Food Service, Facilities Maintenance, and Hospitality Services. The first year provides intensive coursework in independent living, social, and academic skills, as well as work readiness and skills evaluations. The second and third years include skills training and job placements.
Pre-Degree Program: This program offers intensive coursework in independent living, social, and academic skills.  Associate Degree Support Program: Qualified students can earn an Associate Degree in three years in either Communication Arts or Business Administration while receiving support in social and independent living skills.  There is a Summer Program: VIP also offers the I-to-I (Introduction to Independence) program which features educational and vocational opportunities for students with learning disabilities.

They accept LD and HFA/AS students.  The students live in a separate residence from the College.Residential, post-graduate certificate program, emphasis on academic, social, and emotional preparation for college or a career,
Structured individualized support for students with a variety of learning differences.
Small classes where students can earn up to 18 college credits (half year of credits).

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