Academics
Whether they are pursuing a technical certificate, an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree, College Living Experience (CLE) students develop study skills that help them learn better and learn more. CLE offers students with special needs the support they need for a successful college transition right from the beginning. CLE staff members help with applications, enrollment and class registration.
Professional Support
To assist in a successful college transition for students with Asperger’s Syndrome, autism, ADD and learning disabilities, an academic support team facilitates communication between students and faculty. Led by an academic liaison, the support team provides disability awareness that inspires understanding and acceptance for special needs students. The liaison encourages and empowers students with special needs to advocate for themselves and seek the resources and accommodations they need for success in a college program.
Individualized Attention
Students receive extra support during structured one-on-one sessions with subject-specific tutors who have special training in best practices for working with students of varying abilities. These tutors utilize learning strategies that are the most effective for each student, including those with Asperger’s, autism, ADD and learning disabilities. With their tutors, students with special learning needs review content, identify assignments and deadlines, develop strategies for meeting goals and learn how to cope with anxiety about testing. In a college program for students with Asperger’s, autism, ADD and learning disabilities, study halls give students structured study time in their daily schedule and a quiet place to utilize adaptive software and seek academic support. Students with special needs learn how to manage their time, prioritize and organize assignments, prepare for exams, and use specific study skills and techniques to become more engaged learners and more successful students as they apply themselves to their college programs.
High School Through CLE
Students who haven’t completed high school can earn an accredited diploma at CLE, while transitioning into the CLE college program. Students in some locations can earn high school and college credits at the same time.