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Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE)

Panel organized by the North Region Selpa Community Advisory Committee

November 27, 2023

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Agenda

Why Inclusive Post-Secondary Education?
AB 447: Public postsecondary education: students with disabilities: inclusive college programs.
UC Davis Redwood Seed Scholars Program
CSUEB Think by the Bay Program
Q&A

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Presenters

Anna Jackson, MSW Intern, Think by the Bay
Beth Foraker, Co-Director, UC Davis Redwood Seeds Scholar Program
Diona Tran, Community-based Research Assistant and Student, Think by the Bay
Sarah Taylor, Family Engagement Coordinator, Think by the Bay

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Why Inclusive Post-Secondary Ed?

Opportunity to learn, work, and have fun in a college environment with peers who are also pursuing personal, educational, and/or professional goals
Students with I/DD who complete an inclusive post-secondary education program have higher rates of competitive integrated employment
Learn more about post-secondary education for students with I/DD at https://thinkcollege.net/

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IPSE Programs now open at 9 Four-Year Colleges in CA

SFSU: https://cpage.sfsu.edu/inclusion
SJSU: https://www.sjsu.edu/aiie/academic-innovation/ocls/index.php
CSUEB: https://www.csueastbay.edu/cdjr/think-by-the-bay.html
CSU Fresno: http://www.csufresno.edu/kremen/wayfinders/
CSULB: https://thinkbeachcsulb.weebly.com/
CSUN: https://www.csun.edu/eisner-education/csun-explorers
CSUSM: http://csusm.edu/aspiringscholars
UCD: https://redwoodseed.ucdavis.edu/
UCLA: https://www.uclaextension.edu/pathway

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New law! AB 447: Public postsecondary education: students with disabilities: inclusive college programs

Signed by Gov. Newsom on Oct 10
Sponsored by Assemblymember Arambula and supported by the Inclusive College Alliance and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Changes education code to “expressly authorize the California State University, and request the University of California, to establish and maintain inclusive college programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at 4-year public postsecondary educational institutions”
Full bill text here: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB447

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Think by the Bay

A two-year inclusive post-secondary education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at

Cal State East Bay

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Think by the Bay Team

Anna Jackson, MSW Intern, Think by the Bay

Bryan Lopez, Peer Mentor

Diona Tran, Community-Based Research Assistant and Student

Kierra Blake, Peer Mentor

Manan Patel, Project Assistant

Mummareddy Hemasree, Peer Mentor

Dr. Sara McDaniel, Assistant Professor of Special Education

Dr. Sarah Taylor, Professor and Department Chair of Social Work

Dr. Talya Kemper, Associate Professor of Teacher Education

Think by the Bay is a project of the Center for Disability Justice Research and the Office of Continuing Education

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Program Overview

Academics	Living, Learning, and Working	Campus Life
Take one-two academic courses per semester in a class with peers To complete the program, you will take at least one course in each of these areas: Physical Activity Arts STEM Humanities Social Science Most academic courses are 2-3 units; 15 academic units are needed to complete the program	Take a Think by the Bay course each semester that focuses on skills for: Interdependent living Working Socializing Peer support To complete the program, you will need to start working or volunteering two hours per week by the second semester of the program and continue working/volunteering	Students are warmly encouraged and supported to participate in campus life by doing things like: Joining student clubs Participating in social and cultural activities Going to the Recreation and Wellness Center Eating in the Dining Commons

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Example Week at Think by the Bay

Students will likely be on campus 2-3 days per week. Specific schedule will be individualized based on person-centered plan and courses selected

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
Possible activities: Paid/volunteer work Student club Recreation and Wellness Center	Think by the Bay class for 90 minutes Lunch Academic class for 75 minutes	Possible activities: Paid/volunteer work Student club Recreation and Wellness Center	Think by the Bay class for 90 minutes Lunch Academic class for 75 minutes

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Student Perspective - Diona

Classes

Think by the Bay class
Introduction to Fitness Training
Relaxation
Mid-term!

Work as a community-based research assistant

Brainstorm about research questions and ideas in google docs
Pilot tested survey
Help with outreach (send materials by email; staff outreach table)
Review materials and given input
Contributed ideas for Think by the Bay
Advocacy

Peer Mentors
Campus life

Lunch with peers and peer mentors
Went to soccer and volleyball games with peers and peer mentors
Volunteered at al Fresco-Fall Welcome Back Event

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Example Courses

We work individually with students to help them identify areas of interest and match them with courses.
We also offer support and training to faculty teaching Think by the Bay students.
Example courses:

Inclusive Interdisciplinary Performance Ensemble
Theatre of the Oppressed
Physics of Inclusive Dance
Healing Our World through Ancestral Performance Practices
Bioethics
Introduction to Recreation and Recreation Therapy
Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
Customer Service for a Diverse World
Introduction to Searching for and Evaluating Information

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Anna - Social Work Support in Think by the Bay

Assist with person-centered planning
Family and student check in meetings at least once per year with additional meetings as needed
Identify resources and help make referrals related to student and family educational, employment, and interdependent living goals
Facilitate on and off campus connections and opportunities
Assist in problem-solving any issues that arise for specific students as well as for the group (e.g. any barriers to accessing a campus activity)
Psychoeducational workshops (spring)

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Eligibility Criteria - Page 1/2

Has an identified intellectual/developmental disability.
Ages 18 – 28 (we plan to admit students over age 28 in the future as the program expands)
Not able to enroll in a degree seeking college or university program, even with accommodations.
Strong motivation to want to fully embrace the university experience and all that the Think by the Bay program has to offer.
Seeking to enhance social, communication, vocational and life skills in a post-secondary education program.
Meets one of the following:

Graduated with a high-school diploma; or
Earned a HS Certificate of completion; or
Exited from high school transition program; or
Be willing to exit from their transition program.

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Eligibility Criteria – Page 2/2

Able to maintain safety with or without accommodations and support.

NOTE: We do not have the program capacity to provide safety or ADL support, but we are open to students who are able to get along with peers, adhere to CSUEB standards for student conduct, and accept supervision. Program participants who utilize a personal care attendant are welcome to apply.

Has health insurance (i.e., private or Medi-Cal).
Able to participate in a personal interview.
Able to provide current assessments from school, regional center and/or current program attending.
Able to access transportation to/from CSUEB’s Hayward Campus.
Eligible to work in the U.S., and has the documentation required to do so (or be able to obtain this documentation by their second semester in the Think by the Bay program)
Demonstrates the ability to accept personal responsibility for actions and maintain respect for self and others.
Strong desire to complete the program.

Please Note: Think by the Bay provides peer coaching to support program participants, however the program does not have the personnel to supervise students with difficult and challenging behaviors or to dispense medications. Think by the Bay provides access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.

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Reasons for Referral

Good Reasons for Referral	Wrong Reasons for Referral
The applicant expresses a desire and is ready and motivated to attend a University program. The applicant expresses a desire to learn vocational skills and become employed. The applicant is interested in exploring academic interests on a college campus. The applicant is motivated to participate in activities of interest in their free time.	Family members/guardians want the applicant out of their home for part of the day. The applicant has behavioral challenges that family members/guardians need support to address. Think by the Bay is not a therapeutic program.

�If a prospective student does not meet the criteria for the Think by the Bay Program, they are encouraged to search other options through the local Regional Center, local school districts, and other community groups. They may apply to Think by the Bay once eligibility criteria have been met.�

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Example Program Costs

$2,876 per semester and $14,380 for the two-year program. This cost does not include transportation, meals on campus, or additional activities that may incur a fee, such as social outings.

Cost based on taking two courses per semester: 1) a three-unit academic course through Open University ($1176); 2) a Think by the Bay course taken through University Extension ($1200) and paying fees to access campus supports and services such as student clubs, gym, pool, health center, counseling center, and tutoring. This fee is currently approximately $500/semester. Actual program costs may vary as course fees are charged per unit. If students take additional units, the fees will be higher.

We are working on establishing agreements with Regional Centers and the Department of Rehabilitation to help cover some or all of these costs. As of 11/17/23, we have made good progress with some DOR offices and they will begin to cover tuition, fees, books, and transportation for a few of our students in Spring 2024.

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FAQs

Is the two-year timeframe for the program flexible?

Yes! Students can complete the program in as little as one year or take longer if that works better for them.

What if I want to attend college for four years?

We are working on developing an advanced program for students who complete the foundation program. The advanced program will have a similar structure but give students an opportunity to take more courses in an area of high interest.

Can I live on campus?

We don’t yet have supports in place for students to live on campus, but we are hoping to develop a residential option in the future.

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Thinking about Applying?

Complete the program interest form here:

https://forms.gle/8EiF6MqvVR8Gkd699

We will contact interested students with additional information and instructions, including when we will be able to welcome a new cohort into the program.

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Contact Think by the Bay!

Website:

https://www.csueastbay.edu/cdjr/think-by-the-bay.html

Email:

thinkbythebay@csueastbay.edu