ERIC Number: EJ1434871
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-2379-7762
EISSN: EISSN-2328-3343
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Exploring Florida's Inclusive Postsecondary Education Programs
Laura M. Heron; Rumi Agarwal; Kathleen Becht; L. Danielle Roberts-Dahm; Shanna L. Burke
Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, v36 n2 p135-151 2023
Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) programs offer students with intellectual disabilities (ID) the opportunity to enhance academic, career, and independent living skills, with the ultimate goal of preparing them for meaningful employment. Given the significance of such programs and their rapid growth across the country and in Florida, an ongoing examination of the progress, challenges, and support needs of IPSE programs is crucial. To extend current research efforts at the state level, two focus groups (n = 12) were conducted representing 11 of Florida's IPSE programs and one state agency to explore the experiences of IPSE programs in Florida. Four major themes were generated following thematic analysis of data: the need for preparing students and families for postsecondary education environments, the types of support Florida's IPSE programs have received, the major barriers IPSE programs are currently facing, and finally, what IPSE programs need in the future to continue to support students with ID. Findings from this study offer significant insights into the current status and needs of Florida's IPSE programs and serve to inform the work of disability resource providers, and the creation, expansion, and sustainability of IPSE programs across the state.
Descriptors: Inclusion, Intellectual Disability, Students with Disabilities, Postsecondary Education, Program Effectiveness, College Preparation, Barriers, Sustainability, Daily Living Skills, Skill Development, Family Influence, Family Environment, Vocational Rehabilitation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Postsecondary Education; Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Postsecondary Education (ED)
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Identifiers - Location: Florida
Grant or Contract Numbers: P407A15006819
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