Post Secondary Schools |
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Massachusetts Schools: |
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| School Name | Program Name | Program
Length |
Population....Served....Description
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Age
Range |
Location |
Board |
Telephone |
| Berkshire Center | College Internship
Program (CIP) |
3 - 4 years |
Have
a documented Learning Disability as a primary diagnosis. Low average to average intelligence. Emotional, behavioral, and psychological stability. High level of motivation to meet program goals. Potential to live and work or attend college independently. CIP’s counseling program provides ‘essential support and remediation for students as they strive to take charge of their life and become independent. Individual and group counseling are offered as well as consulting psychiatric services and consulting medical services. Specialize in students who have individualized greater level education needs. Students can get a college degree by going to a local community college. |
18 - 29 |
Lee | yes |
413-243-2576 |
| Dynamy | Internship Year | 9 months | All academic levels, and at different times in their school careers. | 17 - 22 |
Worcester | . | 508-755-2571 |
| Cape Cod Community College | Project Forward | . | For student with significant learning difficulties, who want to learn vocational training skills. | 18 - 40 |
West Barnstable | . | 508-362-2131 ext. 4763 |
| Eagle Hill | post-secondary
program . |
1 year | Program
is offered to Eagle Hill graduates only, and it runs the full calendar
year, providing students with an opportunity to take 5 courses at a
local college while living at Eagle Hill and getting academic support. Their summer program which is open to students ages 9-18. During the summer, focus on 4 academic areas: writing, reading, mathematics and social pragmatics. The rest of the program includes elective classes, like graphic arts, woodworking, photography, model rocketry and many more, as well as fun camp activities and clubs. |
18 plus |
Hardwick | . | 413-477-6000 |
| Job
Corps |
Job Corps disABILITY website | Individuals with disabilities | 16
plus |
Boston |
617-338-0809 | ||
| Lesley University | Threshold Program | 2
-
3 years |
Individuals with IQ's below Average; Young adults with diverse learning disabilities & other special needs | 19
-
23 |
Cambridge | . | 617-349-8181 Threshld@mail.lesley.edu |
| Middlesex Community College |
Transition | 2 years | 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
support, business support or retail support. |
17 plus |
Bedford |
. | 781-280-3630 transition@ middlesex.cc.ma.us |
| Riverview school | G.R.O.W and Transitional Program | 3
years |
Individuals
with
learning disablities and/or complex language or learning disorders
(i.e. LD, NVLD). IQ range 70 - 100. |
17 plus | East Sandwich |
yes | 508-888-0489 |
Certificate program: |
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| Blaine Beauty Career | Three
programs Cosmetology, Esthetics,
and Nail design. |
Cerf-prg | All their programs are accredited by The National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences and licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology. (LP) | 17 plus |
Framingham | 1-800-562-5464 | |
| Career Education Institute (CEI) | Computer Amimation, Video Game Design, Telecommunication, Web Design, and Medical information, Technology. | Cerf-prg | Trains student in various technical careers. (LP) | 17 plus | Somerville, Lowell & Brockton |
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| Universal
Technical Institute |
Automotive, industrial
Diesel, industrial
technology |
Cerf-prg 15 months |
For student with significant language and learning difficulties, who want to learn hands on training skills. | . |
Norwood |
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New York: |
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| Maplebrook School | C.A.P.S (Center for Advancement of Post Secondary Studies) |
2 years |
Young adults enroll with a wide variety of learning differences and leave with a defined set of independent living skills. | 17 plus |
Amenia, NY | yes |
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Organizations:
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| Easter Seals | Job.Training and Employment |
312-726-6200(voice) 800-221-6827(toll-free) |
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