1. A Descriptive Analysis of IPSE Programs of Study
From Inclusivity to Program of Study
Kathleen Becht, PhD
Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education, Director
University of Central Florida,
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2. Florida’s IPSE Programs
Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) program means,
A program which endeavors to meet
the CTP guidelines, and
at a minimum, enrolls students with ID in not less than a half-time basis,
in college courses alongside peers without ID.
HEOA, 2008 defined Comprehensive Transition & Postsecondary Programs (Sec. 760 (1).
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3. Study Methodology
Qualitative 16 Florida Sites through purposeful homogeneous sampling AYs 2016 & 2017 Data Collection: ed Questionnaire Interviews Site Visits Program Documentation
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4. IPSE Descriptive Data Count Range Average Program Age 1-11 yrs. 5 yrs.
Program Length 11
1 - 4
2.3
Student Count
133
2-31 12
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5. Descriptive Data Universities 5 Community State Colleges 4 CTP 2
Count
Universities 5
Community State Colleges 4
Career Technical Colleges 2
CTP 2
FPCTP 4
Both 2
None 5
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6. Descriptive Data Enrollment Types Post secondary education only 5
Dual enrollment only 2
PSE and DE 4
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7. Primary Eligibility Requirements
Descriptive Data
Primary Eligibility Requirements
Documented ID/DD
Enrolled K-12
Eligible for Special Education
Standard or Access Diploma
Doctor’s diagnosis
Age Requirements
18 – 22, 23, 24, or 30
18 and above
No age limit
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8. Secondary Eligibility Requirements
Descriptive Data
Secondary Eligibility Requirements
Desire to attend college
Ability to navigate campus
Manage and administer medicine
Independence, self-care, self-reliance
Willingness to learn public transportation
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9. Research Questions
What does Academic Access Look Like in IPSE programs?
2. What Programs of Study are available to students with ID?
We looked at the data through students’ expected presence in academically inclusive courses and then
We looked at the PoS… the components of the student’s programs
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10. Academic Course Enrollment
C/S2 * U5
C/S1 * C/S2 * C/S3
U2 U3 U4
C/T1 C/T2
C/S1 C/S2
C/S4
73%
36% +2 +1
18%
<1
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11. Program of Study Typology
2-4 year
Certificate of Completion
U year
University Certificate
1-2 year
Industry
Certifications
Liberal Arts
U2 U3 U4 U5
C/S4
Transitional
C/T1 C/T C/S2
C/S1 C/S3
KEY
U = University
C/S = Community/State College
C/T = Career/Technical College
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12. Program of Study Typology
Liberal Arts Program of Study year, Certificate of Completion
4 Universities/1 Comm./State College
Courses (audited/required)
Course Electives (audited)
Co-curricular requirements
Service Learning (Institutional Credit)
Program Activities (Institutional Credit)
Online Curricula
Courses – First Year Experience, Marketing the Indiv., College Success, etc.
Course Electives – Some IPSEs identified 5-7 categories of course electives, others identified only # hours.
Co-curricular requirements:
Svc Lrng: Job Shadow, internship, employment
Activity Reqrmnts: Tutoring, clubs, student mtg
Online: Life Centrd Curr., Skills to Pay bills, 411 etc.
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13. Liberal Arts Program of Study – Ex.
Intro. to College
Leadership & Interpersonal Comm.
Social Studies
Humanities
Career Electives
Interest Elective
Intern
ships
Strategies for Student Success
Fundamentals of Oral Comm.
World Religions
Theater Survey 1
Fund of Technical Presentations
Intro to Philosophy
Cinema Survey
Foundations of Leadership
World Civilization I
Enjoyment of Music
Career Planning
Humanistic Tradition I
History of Western Art I
3 Hours
9 Hours
6 Hours
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14. Program of Study Typology
Industry Program of Study year, Industry Certificate
3 Comm./State College & 2 Career Tech Colleges
PSAV Standard
Courses (for credit/required)
Industry Programs available varied by IHE
PSAV Specialized
Courses (non credit/required)
FL DOE Workforce Certificate
Discrete Certificates
Continuing and Adult Education courses
Standard: Nursing Assistant, Auto Collision Repair, Child Care, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Facial Specialty, Massage Therapy, and Welding, Customer Service, Creative Arts, National Retail,
CPR, and Save Serv.
Standard limited: Commercial art and Culinary
Continuing and Adult Ed: Art, Child Care, Safe Food/Nutrition, Reading and Civics
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15. Program of Study Typology
Industry Program of Study year, Industry Certificate
3 Comm./State College & 2 Career Tech Colleges
Courses (credit/required)
Courses (non-credit/required)
Course electives (audit/mini-audit)
Co-curricular Components
Service Learning (Institutional Credit)
Program Activities (Institutional Credit)
Online Curricula
Co-curricular: internships, campus activities, tutoring,
online modules/workshops self-determination (Standing Up for Me), customer service (Skills USA Customer Service Certificate), social skills, life skills, counseling, and tutoring,
Program Activities: school-based enterprise and social or recreational college inclusion activities.
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16. Program of Study Typology
Transitional Program of Study year, University Certificate or Workforce Certificate
1 University & 1 Comm./State College Courses (credit/required)
Courses (non-credit/required)
Course electives (audit)
Co-curricular Components
Service Learning (Institutional Credit)
Program Activities (Institutional Credit)
Online Curricula
Credit Courses: Increasing Personal Effectiveness,
Career 1 Exploration, Learning with Technology,
Health Fitness for Life, Professional Career Development, Business Technology for Community Living, Getting Around the Community, Employability Skills,
Orientation to Campus, Career Exploration & Planning, Training Related Occupations,
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17. PSE Taxonomy Taxonomy of PSE programs for students with ID
McEathron and colleagues, (2013)
Pedagogical Domain included:
Academics
Vocational
Social and
Independent Living
McEathron, M. A., Beuhring, T., Maynard, A. & Mavis, A. (2013). Understanding the diversity: A taxonomy for postsecondary education programs and services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 26(4),
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18. Limitations
Snapshot in Time Residue of Ambiguity ( Fontana & Frey, 2000) Larger Sample/less site saturation
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19. Implications
Critical juncture in IPSE evolution, can liberal arts withstand the vocational mandates? What is IPSE? An experience, an education, or a career path? Do we have to choose? Will we push beyond academic access to expected progress?
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20. Next Steps
Exploration of content access & progress Exploration of Students’ Academic Progress Expectations as identified in CTP approved programs. Exploration of student’s academic supports Need for intervention research to access the college academics
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21. Website here www.FCIHE.com
The website contains information on Florida’s IPSE schools, lots of resources. News is updated regularly and includes information on student/programs around the state, conferences, and new opportunities for professional development.
In the lower section of the page you will see some direct links… <name them>

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The Resources page includes websites, documents, webinars, and online modules. We are adding new resources regularly. A bimonthly update goes out to let you know what is new. Those can be found in ‘News’

23. Explore: Contact us: FCIHE@UCF.edu
Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education Contact Information
   Adam Meyer, Ph.D., Principal Investigator
Kathleen Becht, Ph.D., Director
Ilisa Patterson, Office Assistant:
UCF: &
USFSP: Danielle Roberts-Dahm, Ph.D.,
Jordan Knab, Ed.S.,
FIU: Nicole Attong,
FSCJ: Michele Kennedy Johnson,
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Additional Resources: FCSUA.com - ThinkCollege.net
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