Making The Community Connection

At Howard Community

College

What is The Community

Connection Program?

A Community Inclusive

“Transition Program”

The Community Connection Program

• A community based post high school program

• Located on the Howard Community College campus,

• Designed for students with mild to moderate disabilities

• Who are in their last years of public school education.

“Characteristics”of

potential students

Student Characteristics

• 19 years of age

• will receive a Maryland HS Certificate, not a Diploma

• minimum of four years in a High School setting demonstrating the ability to function independently with minimal supervision.

• IEP goals and Transition plans are appropriate

• demonstrates satisfactory attendance and behavior

Referral to The Community Connection Program is based on an

IEP Team recommendation

* All students will be reviewed on a case by case basis

C.A.S.T.

• Community• Access• Skills• Training

• Accessing the community Independently using public transportation

• personal management skills

• Consumer Economics (money, banking, budgeting, and shopping)

• Self Determination and Social Awareness

• Recreation and Leisure

• Career/Vocational Skills

Teaching and learning in a natural environment: