HEATH staff members have compiled this list as a resource for students with disabilities who are seeking ways to prepare for college and enhance college performance. Colleges not listed here may also have summer pre-college programs, but may not be specifically designed for students with disabilities. Some pre-college programs collaborate with their Disability Support Services Offices to assist students with disabilities who may participate in their program. We recommend you contact the college and their Disability Support Services Office to inquire of their programs, supports available and if there are associated fees for those services. Other colleges may limit admission to those students who have been admitted to that college. Likewise, at some institutions, enrollment in a summer pre-college program is a precondition of acceptance into the general academic program. A student interested in attending a summer pre-college program, therefore, should also consult the college to which he or she has been admitted. All programs listed are designed for high school students, usually rising juniors and seniors, and high school graduates who are planning to attend college. The exception is the last entry at Marshall University, which is only open to college graduates intending to pursue careers in medicine.
Campus disability support providers report that students who receive some preview of the college experience can manage the first year with fewer adjustment problems than others. Pre-college programs usually are held on campus in residence halls or as day training, leisure, and recreational activities, and typically include some computer training.
This publication is continually updated as we become aware of new programs. If you are unable to find within this list a pre-college program of interest to you, we recommend you contact the college you are interested in and inquire about their programs. We also recommend you contact the Disability Support Services Office to see what assistance they may offer you. If you know of a program that we should include in this listing, please send the information to Donna Martinez at askHEATH@gwu.edu.
Colorado
College Living Experience (CLE)
The CLE Summer Program
1391 Speer Blvd. #400
Denver, CO 80204
E-mail: cokizaki@esa-education.com or ldennes@esa-education.com
(800) 486-5058 x 2 (Phone)
(303) 825-2533 (Phone)
http://www.cleinc.net/
Contact: Cheryl Okizaki, Director or Lauri Dennis, Admissions Coordinator
Session: July 6 – 26 2008
Cost: $4,500 per student covers, housing, meals, tuition, and recreational activities.
Applications: Students must apply using the current CLE student and parent application, which can be downloaded from www.cleinc.net. Application deadline is May 1, 2008
Registration/Deposit: A $50.00 non-refundable application fee and a $1,000 deposit are due at the time of application is hold the space. The deposit will be refunded if the student is not accepted by CLE or withdraws by March 15th.
In the CLE-Summer Program students learn how they can successfully transition to college or vocational program. During the summer program the students will be taking college courses for credit from the Community College of Denver.
The goals of the Summer CLE Program are for students to gain:
• A broader knowledge of what college is like;
• A more accurate assessment of the student’s independent living skills;
• New friends;
• Awareness of the advantages of self advocacy;
• Appropriate social skills in a variety of different social environments via daily social activities; and
• An understanding of College Living Experience and the opportunities to succeed at post-secondary education for learning disabled students.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about the following:
• Exploring career and education options
• Note-taking, reading college texts and other study skills
• Various adaptive technologies
• Computer programming, computer graphics and or office technology skills
• Increased skills in Math and English through remedial work done via an online curriculum delivery system and tutors
• How to be successful in college,
• Improved executive functioning skills,
• Cooking meals,
• Doing laundry,
• Developing appropriate friendships and improved social skills, and
• Independent Living Skills. Assessment and curriculum that is sent home with the student to help facilitate further, structured growth with parents and teachers after the summer program.
Colorado Mountain College (CMC) Summer College-Prep Program
Alpine ADVANTAGE
Located on the Alpine Campus
1330/1350 Bob Adams Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(800) 621-8559 ext. 8343 or 8289 (Phone)
(970) 947-8385 (Fax)
mdoyle@coloradomtn.edu (Email)
www.coloradomtn.edu (Web)
Contact: For more information – Call Tami Jenkins at (970)-870-4533 for Registration and Session Dates
*Cost: Contact the college for specific cost. However, tuition for ASPIRE varies depending on residency;
• Within CMC District
• Colorado resident
• Colorado non-resident
• Registration/Deposit: $600 due by June 22, 2007
*Students who qualify for a Pell Grant should contact us immediately to find out how ADVANTAGE can be covered by Financial Aid.
ASPIRE (Academic Summer Program In a Rocky Mountain Environment) is a four-week residential college preparation summer program for academically under-prepared students or those with special learning needs who are transitioning from high school to college. This program is designed to improve academic skills, learn college survival skills, and experience life in a residence hall while participating in activities in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado. ASPIRE combines basic skills in reading, math, writing, computers, study skills, and self-management with hands-on experiences. ASPIRE is for students that would like to attend college in the fall but may have tested below college level on SATs, ACTs, or college placement tests.
Connecticut
Fairfield University
Project Excel
Fairfield University
Bannow 236
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
Contact: Caridad Rivera, Director of Project Excel
(203) 254-4000, ext. 2884 (Phone)
crivera@mail.fairfield.edu (Email) lortiz@mail.fairfield.edu (Email)
Other Contacts:
Lizette Ortiz-Nash - (203) 254-4000, ext. 2885
Email: lortiz@mail.fairfield.edu
Beth Garvey (203) 254-4000, ext. 3328
emagner-garvey@mail.fairfield.edu (Email)
Project Excel is a federally funded TRIO Student Support Services Program
participates with the University Office of Student Diversity Programs
and the Dean of Freshmen Office in the administration of the Academic
Immersion Summer Program
Call or Email for Exact dates & Deadlines – Still being determined – Usually starts after July 4th.
Cost: There is no cost to students or their families for tuition, room and board, and supplemental activities/field trips. Students/families are expected to cover the costs of books and other related class materials in addition to any necessary personal expenses (spending money).
Project Excel is a 4-week intensive transition to college summer program for incoming freshmen. Students take 2 college level classes for credit (6 credits
total) while living on campus. Students also participate in supplemental programming geared towards building strong study habits and time management skills, getting exposed to University departments and building bridges of support, creating a peer support community, and receiving the benefits of cultural/recreational enrichment.
Note that student must be accepted with the intention to enroll as a freshmen to
Fairfield University for the fall semester immediately following the summer program. Students must be first in their family to attempt a 4 year college degree, and/or low-income and/or have a disability, and/or bring an element of diversity to the University community (e.g. racial/ethnic diversity, geographical diversity, religious affiliation
diversity, etc.)
Activities include 2 college level classes, study skills/orientation, workshops and activities, 3 hour mandatory study hall and tutoring/writing assistance, and social enrichment activities. Additionally, families are invited to participate in the Welcome/Orientation on move-in day
District of Columbia
George Washington University
The GW Summer Scholars
6-Week Pre-college Program
The George Washington University
Summer Scholars Pre-College Program
2100 Foxhall Rd.
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 242-6802
Fax: (202) 242-6761
schoalrs@gwu.edu
www.summerscholars.gwu.edu
Students enrolling in the 6-Week credit bearing program are eligible for all services provided by the GW Disability Support Services Office.
Contact: Christy Willis, Director
cwillis@gwu.edu
Phone: (202) 994-8250.
Session: July 6 – August 18, 2008
Cost: Residential Students: $6100, Commuter Students: $4394.
(limited needs based scholarships are available). Additional fees for disability support services may vary.
Application Deadline: June 1, 2008 (scholarship deadline April 15)
6-Week Program Overview
6-week courses offer a unique opportunity for high school juniors to enroll in challenging courses for credit and study subjects not offered in high school, while previewing an authentic college experience. All scholars enroll in the Writing Seminar for Summer Scholars, a course that focuses on developing analytic writing and critical thinking, skills that are essential to a successful college career. Summer Scholars also enroll in an introductory elective course taken with undergraduate students and taught by GW’s distinguished faculty. Academic exploration, college life and admission seminars expose students to the communities and resources of a major university. Study at one of the nation’s premier universities allows summer scholars access to the university’s academic and recreational facilities, and the learning experience extends beyond the classroom to include opportunities for intellectual and cultural exploration of Washington, D.C.
10-Day Mini-Course Program June 22 – July 2, 2008
Applicaion Deadline: May 20, 2008
Short non-credit and nongraded 10-Day Mini-Courses offer students the chance to explore subjects in depth such as Biomedical Engineering, Photojournalism, Criminal Law, and Election Politics. Current 9th, 10th and 11th graders are eligible to apply. No financial aid is available for the 10-Day Program. Courses meet from 9 to 4 daily. Disability support services to not apply.
Disability Support Services Fee-for-Service Component
Even though making the transition from high school to college is difficult for all students, those with disabilities face additional challenges. Drawing on the expertise of our staff as well as professional educators and licensed practitioners from the DC metropolitan area, our curriculum will give students the edge needed to compete on a level playing field with your peers.
Students will develop a tailored set of goals and learning outcomes; receive guidance in accessing traditional accommodations to support their academic performance. Students will benefit from individualized training in learning strategies, written expression, study skills, time management, and self-advocacy, as well as building a community with their peers.
Indiana
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
"Movin' On': A Transition Program from high school to college for High School Students with Disabilities
425 University Blvd., CA 001E, Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317)274-3241
(317)278-2051 (fax)
tanno@iupui.edu (Email) www.iupui.edu/~sldweb/aes/movin-on/ (Web)
Contact: Tim Anno, Associate Director of Adaptive Educational Services
(AES).
Division of Student Life
Date: October 10, 2008
Cost: FREE
Check for Registration Form during Summer time.
The event is open primarily to high school Juniors and Seniors with disabilities (though educators, staff, and parents are also welcome). The goal is to expose students to the transition issues facing students with disabilities that want to attend college. The event is a workshop setting that covers such topics as documentation requirements to establish accommodation needs, disability-related accommodations / services within the university setting, assistive technology, admissions process, housing, financial aid, career exploration, etc
Note that there is a session for parents on Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
For further information you may contact Mr. Anno directly your information and please be sure to include in your subject line: 2008 SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM.
Iowa
St. Ambrose University
Summer Transition Program
518 West Locust
Davenport, IA 52803
(800) 383-2627
(563) 333-6275
(563) 333-6161 (V/TTY)
(563) 333-6243 (Fax) SaddlerRyanC@sau.edu (Email) http://web.sau.edu/disabilityservices/transitionprogram.htm (Web)
Contact: Ryan Saddler, Director
Student Disability Services
Session: June 16 - July 11, 2008
Cost: $3015+ includes the following:
Room and Board
Program Fees
Matriculation Fee
Tuition Deposit (Note: Upon acceptance, a tuition deposit of $350 is required to hold a spot in the program. The deposit, which is refundable up to May 30, is applied towards the total cost/tuition.)
The St. Ambrose University Summer Transition Program is a comprehensive program open to any junior or graduating senior with a documented learning disability or AD/HD. The summer pre-college 4-week program is designed to help students with learning disabilities develop skills for a successful college career. The summer program consists of small group reviews, academic orientation and self-advocacy seminars, Introduction to Sociology, and study skill/tutoring sessions. The program includes weekly study breaks with faculty and staff. Daily study skills sessions, two weekly LD seminars, and structured recreational activities are also included. To receive full benefits of the program, students are encouraged to live on campus in one of the university’s residence halls. Students need not be admitted to St. Ambrose to participate in this program. Completion of the summer program does not guarantee admission to St. Ambrose University. Academic credits earned may be transferred to other institutions.
Maryland
Howard Community College
Project ACCESS
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway; Columbia, MD 21044
410-772-4625 OR 410-772-4624
lschnapp@howardcc.edu (Email)
http://www.howardcc.edu/students/academic_support_services/project_access/index.html (Web)
Contact: Linda Schnapp, Ph.D., Assistant Director
Dates: July 7 – August 1, 2008
Costs: $500 (in Howard County) &
$510 (outside Howard County)
Project Access is a transition program to the postsecondary level for high school students with disabilities. Students who are enrolled in the Summer Institute are in an intensive 4-week academic program that offers instruction in expository and creative writing, reading, math, study skills, career development, use of the Internet for academic research, and drama. Students learn to understand their strengths and weaknesses, to self-identify and to self-advocate. Field trips are taken to 4-year schools on three Fridays during July so that students can explore their postsecondary options. Peer mentors, college students with disabilities who have at least a 2.5 GPA, and counselors are available throughout the year to provide academic guidance.
Note that the students are judged on the basis of their abilities rather than their disabilities. They must have an IEP or Section 504 Plan. They may be in any high school grade, but must be on a diploma track. They must be evaluated by a teacher or guidance counselor at their high school as having academic potential, motivation, good attendance and punctuality, and satisfactory behavior.
Goals of Project ACCESS are to improve student’s potential for successful postsecondary experiences, to accommodate diverse learning styles in a range of academic settings, and to assist students in the establishment of career goals.
Parents are included in a July workshop and the banquet and student awards ceremony that concludes the Summer Institute (no extra cost). Parents are invited to attend a workshop in November and the annual conference (costs to attend these two events).
Massachusetts
Curry College
The Learning Academy (high school program) Summer PAL (entering Curry College freshmen)
The Gertrude M. Webb Learning Center Blue Hill Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 333-2250
pal@curry.edu or pmytkowi@curry.edu (Emails)
www.curry.edu OR
http://www.curry.edu/Academics/LD+Program+%28PAL%29/Summer+Programs/ (Web)
A. The Learning Academy (high school)
Contact: Pat Mytkowicz, Director
Phone: (617) 333-2250
Session I: June 22 – June 27, 2008
Session II: July 27 – August 1, 2008 Cost: $1400 includes tuition, room and board, plus organized activities
Full payment due: June 1, 2008
Deadline: Submit application by May 15, 2008
Non-refundable deposit: $100 upon acceptance
The Learning Academy is a residential, pre-college, one-week program for high school juniors and seniors with diagnosed language-based learning disabilities (LD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). It is designed to help students with the transition from high school to college. Students learn how to use their academic strengths in the classroom, interpersonal styles in social settings, and general problem solving abilities to develop specific strategies. The specific strategies focus on the following: listening, speaking, reading and writing, organizational and time-management abilities, studying and test-taking, library/database research methods, assistive technology, note-taking/mapping, and the college search process.
Benefits from this summer pre-college program include having the opportunity to work in a small group with experienced learning specialists, experiencing social interaction with other students with learning differences, and receiving one Curry College credit awarded upon completion of the program.
B. Summer PAL (Curry College freshmen)
Contact: Pat Mytkowicz, Director
Session I: June 8 - June 27, 2008
Session II: July 6 – July 25, 2008
Cost: $3045 per session (includes the residential program)
(A commuter option with some meals included is available for $2545.)
The Summer PAL Program is a three-week program for entering college freshmen to Curry College with diagnosed learning disabilities or Attention Deficit Disorder. The program provides a structured transition to college in a supportive, enjoyable environment that allows students to begin their freshman year with increased confidence and self-awareness. Students earn three credits for completing the three-week intensive session that lays the foundation for developing self-understanding and effective learning habits.
Landmark School
Preparatory Summer Program
429 Hale Street
Post Office Box 227
Prides Crossing, MA 01965-0227
(978) 236-3010
(978) 236-3000 (Admissions)
(978) 236-3371 (Fax)
SummerSeminars@landmarkschool.org (Email)
http://www.landmarkschool.org/su_seminars.htm (Web)
Contact: Colleen Kelleher
Department Head, Study Skills Programs (978) 236-3353
A. Study Skills Summer Seminar
Session I: July 7 – July 18, 2008
Session II: July 21 – August 1, 2008
Cost: $1350 per two-week session
This non-residential summer study skills program provides high school students with an essential array of study skills designed specifically to help students learn more effectively in high school and college. Initially students learn their individual learning style so that they can more effectively use their strengths to succeed in school. Specific skills are taught through direct instruction, extensive hands-on work, and periodic homework assignments designed to reinforce material learned in class. Each student will then be taught how to:
• Organize time,
• Organize materials,
• Study more effectively for tests (including strategies for the new SAT),
• Read actively,
• Take two-column notes from lectures and written sources,
• Summarize and paraphrase information, and
• Use a textbook more effectively
B. High School Summer Program
SUMMER BOARDING AT LANDMARK Grades 8 to 12
Session: June 30 - August 8, 2008
Cost: Contact school’s Office of Admissions
Phone 978-236-3000
http://www.landmarkschool.org/su_hs.htm (Web)
Landmark's Summer Boarding Program offers an exciting choice of educational, cultural, and recreational experiences. Living in a Landmark dorm encourages individual responsibility, achievement, and independence. A full schedule of supervised, after-school activities includes visits to local beaches, state parks, museums, seaports, cities, and overnight camping trips.
Regular Summer Program options may include:
• Residential/Full Day Academic Program (three morning and three afternoon classes including writing, mathematics, and study skills), or
• Half-Day Academic Program. Day students may choose our Half-Day Program of academics in the morning. This option builds language arts skills through small classes and a daily one-to-one tutorial. A math class is included.
Landmark School offers students with language-based learning disabilities an exemplary school program complemented by outreach, training, and research. This innovative summer program is ideal for high school students who may need additional skills training. High school students are afforded the opportunity to become independent learners, and gain important skills for achieving potential and progressing to colleges and universities. The six-week summer program applies the Landmark learning techniques, including one-to-one tutorials focusing on reading development and small group classes to develop skills in writing and math. Outside the classroom, activities such as swimming, sailing, and adventure ropes are offered. Students are also taught specific strategies and coping mechanisms to help them apply individual skills to higher-level content areas.
Montana
University of Montana
Transition Seminar – Week Long
Disability Services for Students, Lommasson Center 154,
University of Montana,
Missoula, MT 59812
Contact: Mika Watanabe-Taylor, Coordinator
406.243.2243 (voice/text)
dss@umontana.edu (Email)
Dates: June 18-20, 2008
Cost: $110 per student covers housing, meals, and seminar materials.
Registration deadline is June 2, 2008
The Transition Seminar is designed for high school juniors, seniors, and others with disabilities who are soon to be college freshmen. The three day seminar facilitates the transition for students with disabilities from secondary to post-secondary education, into any institution of higher learning. The seminar offers opportunities for the students to develop self-determination skills. It is all about learning the options
and making choices.
During the Transition Seminar the students will obtain practical knowledge of disability rights and responsibilities in
higher education, learn how assistive technology can aid in accessing and managing academic and vocational goals, gain the skills to communicate effectively with professors and college
personnel, learn about resources such as campus academic support services,
financial aid, Montana Vocational Rehabilitation, the Montana Advocacy
Program, and other agencies. The student will experience first-hand campus life including dormitory life and
food service; and meet college students with and without disabilities to discuss their experiences and perspectives.
For families, a separate session for parents, special education teachers, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and other interested individuals will be held
on June 18.
New Jersey
Fairleigh Dickerson University
Regional Center for Students with Learning Disabilities: The Summer Experience
1000 River Road
Teaneck, NJ 07666
201-692-2716
bbyrnes@fdu.edu (Email)
http://view.fdu.edu/default.aspx?id=3611 (Website)
Summer Experience Program
Contact: Barbara Byrnes, Summer Programs Coordinator
Session: July 7 – 17, 2008
Cost: $850
Application Deadline: June 13, 2008
The Summer Experience is especially designed for rising high school juniors and graduating seniors who have been diagnosed with a learning disability. Participants are introduced to key learning strategies and assistive technology resources that will prepare them for success in college-level studies. They also will explore different opportunities and majors.
Sessions will include academic instruction in the following areas:
• Learning strategies,
• Time Management and organizational skills,
• Memory strategies,
• Computer software,
• Assistive technology devices,
• Writing Process,
• Brainstorming and outlining,
• Revising an essay, and
• Modern Language Association (MLA) format.
The staff consists of learning specialists from the Regional Center for College Students with Learning Disabilities.
New York
Adelphi University
Summer Diagnostic/Experiential Program
Eddy Hall
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 877-4710
(516) 877-4711 (Fax)
ldprogram@adelphi.edu (Email) www.academics.adelphi.edu/ldprog (Web)
Contact: Susan Spencer
Assistant Dean and Director
Session I: Contact college for dates*
Session II: Contact college for dates*
Cost: Contact college for cost*
*Please note that this summer program is a requirement for newly accepted students matriculating at Adelphi University in the fall semester and is not open for other students.
In the Summer Diagnostic/Experiential Program, students with learning disabilities are taught how to use college texts; take notes; improve memory; develop listening, reading, writing, and thinking skills; build vocabulary; and use the library. Students meet twice weekly with a clinical educator (LD specialist) and once each week with a clinical social worker. Parent groups meet in the evenings each week to help parents as their children begin to make the transition into college.
Iona College
College Assistance Program for Students with Learning Disabilities (CAP)
Amend Hall - Room 204
New Rochelle, NY 10801-1890
(800) 231-IONA
(914) 633-2159
(914) 633-2226
(914) 633-2174 (Fax)
http://www.iona.edu/academic/support/cap/ (Web)
lrobertello@iona.edu (E-mail)
Contact: Linda Refsland, Director
College Assistance Program (CAP) Freshmen Transition Program
Session: Contact program for specific summer dates
Cost: Contact summer program for cost
The College Assistance Program (CAP) at Iona College provides comprehensive support for entering freshmen of Iona College. During the early part of the summer, all entering CAP freshmen participate in a two-week transition program. The aim is to provide students with a solid foundation from which the college experience can begin with confidence. During this time a number of skills are addressed. This summer program is for Iona College students only. CAP is designed for students with learning disabilities (LD) and/or attention deficit disorders (ADD) who have been mainstreamed in their academic courses. Course selection is based on students’ learning styles and attention is paid to matching learning with teaching styles. CAP addresses study skills, research, writing, grammar, LD advocacy, exploration of learning style, computer and math skills, and college orientation. An Iona College counselor explores choice of vocation with each student. Students should be average or above-average in intellectual ability, socially mature, and highly motivated to succeed in college. CAP is designed to encourage success by providing instruction tailored to individual strengths and needs. Services may include individual skill-based tutoring, supplementary academic advising, priority registration, self-advocacy training, counseling, reduced course load, and testing modifications. Students take the standard full-time course requirements for baccalaureate degree programs to ensure the level of quality expected of all degree candidates. All students who are interested in participating in CAP must meet the regular admissions requirements of the college.
New York Institute of Technology
Introduction to Independence Program (I-to-I)
Independence Hall
300 Carleton Avenue
P.O. Box 730
Central Islip, NY 11722-9029
(631) 348-3354
(631) 348-3354 (V/TTY)
(631) 348-0437 (Fax)
http://www.nyit.edu/vip/UniquePrograms_01.html (Web)
http://www.nyit.edu/vip/pdfs/introtoindepapp.pdf (Application)
Contact: Ernst O. VanBergeijk, Ph.D., Director
Session: Contact I-to-I for summer dates
Cost: Contact I-to-I for cost
The Introduction to Independence Program (I-to-I) is a seven-week coeducational program for young adults (ages 16 & up) with learning disabilities (LD) who are considering college or other postsecondary training. The residential program is on the campus of New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York. Students learn word processing, computer studies, critical thinking, problem solving, banking and budgeting, vocational skills, study skills, time management, social skills, introduction to college life, and work experience. To complement the program's academic training, students work part-time in local day camps, day care centers, offices, or at the Culinary Arts Institute of Technology of NYIT. The summer program emphasizes social development and hosts many social activities and trips.
Rochester Institute of Technology Explore Your Future (EYF)
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Department of Educational Outreach
52 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5604
(585) 475-6700 (V/TTY)
(585) 475-2787 (Fax)
EYFinfo@rit.edu (Email)
www.rit.edu/NTID/EYFDD (Web)
Explore Your Future (EYF) Summer Program
Session I: July 19 – July 24, 2008 Session II: July 26 – July 31, 2008
Cost: $650, due to NTID
Registration is on-line and the scholarship deadline is April 1st. Call or TTY for final deadline date
Explore Your Future (EYF) is a six-day, summer career awareness program that gives hard-of-hearing and deaf high school juniors the opportunity to experience college life, and perform hands-on activities to learn about different career choices, such as engineering, art, business, and computers. The program, held at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and its National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), helps students explore their options for the future and plan for life after high school while having fun throughout the week During the week-long transition program, students reside on the RIT campus. Students are also exposed to the rigors of college life while meeting with faculty and advisors and participating in various social and sporting activities.
North Dakota
North Dakota State College of Science
College Prep Program, Summer 2008
800 6th St N, Wahpeton, ND 58076-0002
Phone Numbers: 701-671-2623 or 701-671-2622
Fax: 701-671-2440
Contact Person: Joy Eichhorn
Email: joy.eichhorn@ndscs.edu
Website: www.ndscs.edu
Dates: June 3rd - July 25th (4 week or 8 week sessions available)
Cost: tuition per credit, books, housing if required (see website)
The Academic Services Center at NDSCS is offering individuals age 16 and over an opportunity to increase their chances for success in college and beyond. The College Prep Program is designed to help students - attending any college or university in the fall - transition into college and develop academic skills and self-confidence. It offers a combination of preparatory courses in reading, writing, computer, and basic math skills. This is an excellent program for those returning to school from the work force. The format for this summer provides flexibility for employed students. Learning opportunities will be provided in a 4 week and/or 8 week session. Individuals can participate in one or both of these sessions. Classes are taught Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Qualifications of Participants: 16 years of age or older
Goals/Objectives: Prepare participants for successful completion of college level courses.
Activities: Study Skills, Computer Prep, Beginning Algebra, Introduction to Keyboarding, College Writing Prep, Effective Reading, Speed Reading
Ohio
Muskingum College
First Step Summer Transition Program
Center for Advancement of Learning (CAL)
Montgomery Hall, Room 223
New Concord, OH 43762
(740) 826-8280
suem@muskingum.edu (Email)
http://www.muskingum.edu/home/cal/firststep.html (Web)
Contact: Sue McCauley
Summer Transition Program
(740) 826-8284
Call for Dates & Costs
The First Step Summer Transition Program is designed to assist students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and academically at-risk students with the transition from high school to college. The program provides a comprehensive, two-week summer experience with the primary emphasis on the application of learning strategies within the context of a college-level expository course. Most strategy instruction will be individualized, but small and large group activities are also planned. Overall, First Step aims to reduce student anxiety and to improve success in the postsecondary environment. Students are familiarized with the campus and community layout, and are informed about campus activities and college operations. Because students are housed in campus dorms and eat in campus dining facilities, they gain first-hand experience in campus living.
Rhode Island
Brown University
Pre-College Summer Studies Mini-Courses
Office of Summer and Continuing Studies
42 Charlesfield, Box T
Providence, RI 02912
(401) 863-7900
summer@brown.edu (Email)
www.brown.edu (Web)
Contact: Rob Brown
Session: Contact Brown University for dates for mini-courses
Cost: See the following costs for residential or commuter/day students:
Residential Students
Seven Week Credit Courses $8,925
Day Students
One Course: $3,083
Two Courses: $5,775
Pre-College Summer Studies Mini-Courses
Mini-courses range from one to six weeks in length and allow students to delve deeper into subjects they enjoy or explore new topics that they may not have experienced in high school. These mini-courses at Brown University for high school juniors and seniors focus on the essential elements of planning and preparation for college. All high school students may apply.
Rhode Island School of Design
Pre-College Applications
RISD|CE
Two College Street
Providence, RI 02903-2787 USA
For additional information:
401-454-6200 OR
800 364-7473, ext. 1
cemail@risd.edu (Email)
www.risd.edu/precollege (Web)
Contacts: Lewis Shena - Director, Continuing Education & Special Programs OR
Marc Torick - Assistant Director, Special Programs, Pre-College Program Manager
Dates: June 28 – August 9th, 2008
All Pre-College students are required to balance the weekly schedule of work in a major with classes in Foundation Drawing, Basic Design and Art History.
The faculty work in teams so that the major, drawing and design curricula are consistent. Students also study with the same classmates and teachers throughout the sessions.
Check website for various art and design classes that could be taken over the summer. Be sure to apply early. However, late applications are accepted occasionally. Please contact the Pre-College Registration Assistant at 401 454-6204 after May 9 to find out if late applications in particular majors are still being accepted.
Vermont
Landmark College
Summer Sessions
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 820 River Road
South Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6718 (Admissions)
(802) 387-4767 (General)
(802) 387-6868 (Fax)
admission@landmark.edu (Email)
www.landmark.edu/admissions/high_school_summer.html (Web)
THREE Programs as follows:
A. Improve Your Reading, Comprehension, Writing and Executive Function Skills - College Success for Visiting College Students with Learning Disabilities or AD/HD
Session: June 28 - August 1, 2008
Cost: Contact the Office of Admissions
http://www.landmark.edu/programs/summer/summer_visiting.cfm (Web)
Through Landmark’s summer program,
you can build your reading comprehension, writing and executive function skills — as well as earn college credits that you can transfer to your home college. This five-week summer session features morning and afternoon classes each weekday, followed by evening seminars. Landmark College’s own students will share with you their own experiences and learning strategies as fellow classmates.
Summer classes focus on helping you:
• Gain an in-depth understanding of your learning differences and personal learning style;
• Advocate for your needs as a learner;
• Build your learning strategies for critical reading, note-taking, test preparation and staying organized;
• Develop study skills that produce results; and
• How to effectively use assistive technology to learn.
Although the developmental classes do not award transferable credit, they comprise the heart of the program for visiting students because they represent our 20 year experience teaching students who learn differently. Whether students are working to improve specific academic skills or developing strategies to address difficulties in executive function, developmental courses ask students to engage in a rigorous process of...
• Self discovery and knowledge,
• Meeting challenging Coursework Goals and Deadlines,
• Learning new materials, time and task management strategies,
• Understanding and identifying ways to become a more strategic learner and improve executive functioning,
• Practicing and adopting new, more economical ways of approaching college work,
• Developing both skills and a mindset of confidence and self-determination, and
• Identifying the kinds of support and resources crucial to their individual success.
B. 3-Week High School Program for Rising High School Juniors and Seniors
Session: June 29th – July 19, 2008
Cost: $4500 (includes tuition, room and board) / $75 (application fee)
http://www.landmark.edu/programs/summer/high_school_summer.cfm (Web)
Our experience in working with students who learn differently has shown that understanding how a student learns can make a big difference in their grades, and ultimately, in their success in school.
This program encourages students to develop a lifelong appreciation of learning through experiential and practical activities. Our instructors will help students to:
• Develop a writing process that uses proven techniques to write more clearly, faster and with fewer struggles;
• Discover his or her academic strengths and personal learning style and learn to leverage them in all coursework; and
• Integrate strategies and practice into engaging activities.
Students in this program will take three classes each day — two in the morning and one in the afternoon. These classes include:
• Academic Strategies Seminar,
• Writing Elective, and
• General Elective.
Most students in this program intend to go on to college after graduating from high school. To help them get started with the college admission process, Landmark’s College Advising staff will sponsor three seminars for participants:
• Choosing the Right College,
• The Do’s and Don’ts of Applying to College, and
• How to Present Yourself When Applying to College.
For personal experience, each student will participate in a one-on-one session with a Landmark College advisor.
C. 2-Week Transition to College Program for College Bound High School Graduates
Session: July 20 - August 2, 2008
Cost: $3000 (includes tuition, room and board) / $75 (application fee)
In Landmark College's Transition to College program, students are immersed in a living/learning college experience. They take four linked courses taught by senior faculty members at Landmark College. They also make use of campus resources — such as the academic support center, advising center and college placement services — to work on individual learning needs as well as academic planning. Extracurricular activities and evening events supplement the residential component of the program, overseen by trained professional resident deans and a resident assistant staff.
Transition to College helps prepare students for the profound move from high school to college, and from home to the residence hall. Your son or daughter will be introduced to college level work and academic strategies. They’ll develop an understanding of their personal learning strengths and needs, and discover what kinds of resources and self-advocacy will support their success in college.
To support a smooth transition to their next college or university, students will be guided to review the support services offered at the institution they plan to attend in the fall. They will also develop a comprehensive plan of action with a member of Landmark College’s professional staff.
All students take the same four courses, which are intended to introduce them to college-level work and to the learning strategies required to meet college-level expectations. Together, these courses are designed to help students:
• Discover strategies for working with the different types of teaching styles and formats they’ll experience in college;
• Review the requirements for academic writing, including structure and organization, diction and mechanics;
• Practice process strategies for approaching academic writing tasks;
• Review and practice the study skills essential for success in introductory college courses, including note-taking, active reading, test-preparation and time-management;
• Explore the nature of learning disabilities in general, including the neurological basis of learning disabilities and AD/HD, and the public laws that cover learning disabilities at the postsecondary level;
• Discover personal learning strengths and difficulties as the basis for strategy development, self-advocacy and the use of college resources; and
• Create an individual learning portfolio and transition plan to support the transition to college in the following weeks.
Virginia
Virginia Tech
College Bound
SW VATS, Special Services Lab (0434)
P.O. Box 90001
Blacksburg, VA 24062
(540) 231-4270 (Voice)
(540) 231-3035 (TTY)
(540) 231-1724 (Fax)
Program website & registration
http://www.cpe.vt.edu/collegebound/
Early Bird Registration: April 20th, 2008
Late Registration : May 15th, 2008
Contact: Ellen Bielema & Susan Asselin, Co-Directors, collegebound@vt.edu
College Bound Transition Program
Session: June 18 - June 20, 2008
Cost: For students - $195, Parent - $145 & Professionals- $225. Fee includes on-campus lodging, meals, snacks & materials. College Bound is limited to 45 students.
College Bound at Virginia Tech is a college transition program for Virginia students who are high school juniors, seniors, and college freshmen with disabilities and their parents. The three day program is held on the Virginia Tech Campus in collaboration with New River Community College, Radford University, the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services, and the Virginia Department of Education and Radford University TTAC. Participants will be mentored by successful college students with disabilities and will participate in sessions designed to:
• Learn self advocacy skills for college
• Explore assistive technologies
• Fully participate in a college class
• Explore organizational strategies
• Examine study skills
• Discover campus services & activities
• Understand the accommodation process.
College Bound’s goal is to provide information and experiences that will prepare students for the transition to any postsecondary education. This program is a unique opportunity to ignite confidence in individuals with disabilities to believe that, with the appropriate tools and support, they too can be a successful college student. All participants interact with successful college students with disabilities, discuss policies and strategies with disability service providers, and are given hands-on opportunities with assistive technologies. One of the most valuable aspects of College Bound is interacting with successful college students who share their perspectives and experiences. For parents, College Bound is an opportunity to acquire transition information as it uniquely relates to students with disabilities. It also gives parents the opportunity to network with other parents and explore aspects of their changing role as a parent of a college student. Teachers and counselors who attend receive valuable information and strategies they can use to prepare students for the transition to postsecondary settings.
Washington
University of Washington
DO-IT College Transition Program
DO-IT Summer Scholars Program
Box 354842
Seattle, WA 98195-4842
(888) 972-DOIT
(206) 685-DOIT (V/TTY)
(206) 221-4171 (Fax)
doit@u.washington.edu (Email)
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Programs/scholars.html (Web)
Contact: Dr. Sheryl Bergstahler
Session: Contact University for specific program dates.
Cost: Free to those students who have been admitted into the Scholars Program.
Application process: Students with disabilities are encouraged to apply on or before January 10th to be considered at the first meeting of the Advisory Board to select Scholars. Priority is given to students in their sophomore year in high school, followed by students in their junior year. After January 10th, applications continue to be accepted and reviewed until all available openings are filled. Application information is available on-line.
The DO-IT College Transition Program helps pre-college students with disabilities, parents, teachers, and service providers develop college preparation and success strategies. The DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Scholars Program is intended for Washington students with disabilities who are sophomores or juniors in high school and who are interested in pursuing postsecondary education. During Phase I of the program, DO-IT scholars receive computers, any required adaptive technology, and personal Internet accounts for use in their homes. Students communicate electronically with each other and with program mentors (who include college students, faculty, and practicing scientists and engineers, many of whom have disabilities themselves). During the 2-week summer study session, DO-IT scholars participate in workshops related to various academic fields while living in dorms on the University of Washington campus.
During the second year, Phase II DO-IT Scholars are supported with information about college application procedures, entrance requirements, and additional tips and resources to help them prepare for their transition to college. Additionally, Phase II Scholars participate in the following activities:
• Projects - DO-IT Scholars apply their interests, skills, and knowledge to design and complete independent and team projects. DO-IT Mentors and staff act as resources.
• Internetworking and Mentoring - DO-IT Scholars develop and practice communication and leadership skills by acting as peer mentors for incoming Phase I DO-IT Scholars.
• Summer Study II - Scholars return to the University of Washington campus for a one-week, live-in summer program to create and complete projects of personal interest with other DO-IT Scholars, faculty, and professionals.
During the third year until high school graduation, Phase III includes opportunities for DO-IT Scholars to contribute to the DO-IT community. Examples of individual activities include developing programs, contributing to the DO-IT newsletter, participation on panels, and assisting with summer camps.
West Virginia
Marshall University
Summer Higher Education for Learning Problems (HELP) Tutoring Program
Myers Hall
520 18th Street
Huntington, WV 25755
(304) 696-6252 / 6256
(304) 696-3231 (Fax)
moorek@marshall.edu (Email)
www.marshall.edu/HELP or
http://www.marshall.edu/help/services/marshall/summer.asp (Web)
Contact: Diane Williams (304) 696-6314
Session: Contact University for specific dates for specified weeks per semester of tutoring sessions &
Costs: $1000 (in-state) & $2000 (out of state)
Summer Higher Education for Learning Problems (H.E.L.P.) is a 5-week tutoring program during which graduated seniors with LD and/or AD/HD work to improve their reading, spelling, writing, and math skills. The following services are provided through H.E.L.P.:
• Acquaint students with a college course.
• Work on basic skills such as reading, written language, and math.
• Teach study skills such as time management, organization, test-taking strategies, note-taking strategies, and mapping.
• Lead students to discover how they learn best
• Teach learning strategies
• Emphasize the importance of self-advocacy and self-awareness.
• Help students become familiar with campus library, career center, student center, registration process, as well as available activities on campus.
• Create an environment where students can feel safe and know that our staff is here for them.
Medical Higher Education for Learning Problems (Medical H.E.L.P.)
Myers Hall
520 18th Street
Huntington, WV 25755
(304) 696-6315/2905
(304) 696-3231 (Fax)
orwig1@marshall.edu (Email)
www.marshall.edu/medicalhelp (Web)
Contact: Ryan Orwig
Summer Medical H.E.L.P.
Sessions: June 16 - July 18, 2008 OR
September 22 - October 24, 2008
Cost: $3500 (West Virginia residents) $4500 (Out-of-state residents)
Deposit: $ 500
Only students with undergraduate degrees are eligible to attend.
Medical Higher Education for Learning Problems (Medical H.E.L.P.) is a five-week summer course for medical students, residents, and physicians with LD and/or ADD. Students receive help in reading comprehension, reading for speed, study skills, time management, scheduling, note-taking and test-taking strategies, vocabulary enrichment, and strategies for coping in medical school.
March 2008. Updated by Anne T. Molloy.
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