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Name of Program: Pioneer Pipeline Program

 

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College/University: Marietta College
 

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Comprehensive Transitions and Postsecondary Program (CTP) Status: The Pioneer Pipeline Program is a secondary program that serves high school students with ID from local area school districts. Secondary programs are not required to complete a CTP application.

 

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Annual Costs:

  • Tuition and Fees: $100-$1,500*

  • Adult program fees: $2,000

  • *Tuition and fees are paid by the school district.

 

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Program Description:

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During 2018-19, high school students from Warren Local School District, Noble Local School District, Marietta City School District, Waterford School District, Fort Frye District, and Washington County DD are eligible to participate in the Pioneer Pipeline Program. The Marietta College Pioneer Pipeline is a transition and support program for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Southeastern Ohio.

 

Students are paired with college students from a number of majors who serve as peer mentors to the secondary students.

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Describe the academic services:

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Students receive individualized education and transition services from the high school teacher located on the MC campus. Students’ academic program is supplemented by college courses that the students audit. In addition, they are paired with peer mentors during their time at the college, who go to class with them, support their work internships/job shadowing experiences, and facilitate social & independent skills training with them. Mentors attend classes with the students, and facilitate social and recreational activities.

 

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Describe employment experiences and outcomes:

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Students are placed in work internships and paid employment throughout campus in a variety of settings that match students’ preferences, interests, and skills. In addition, we have students who gain paid employment either on campus or at local businesses (restaurants, retail stores, etc.). Mentors assist the secondary students in the Pioneer Pipeline Program to explore internships and may serve as job coaches. In addition, the secondary students have aides and occupational therapists who work with them across campus.

 

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Describe the independent living and residential services:

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The Secondary students currently reside at home and are transported by school transportation to the college program. Beyond that, we include a number of training opportunities within our program, such as meal planning and preparation, budget planning, social interaction skill building, etc., that help move students toward an independent living situation in the future.

 

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Describe the counseling and supports that are available for your students with ID:

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Students are provided counseling by the local school systems and are free to also use the student services provided to any college student at our institution. Our students have peer mentors as supports, in addition to aides that work with them across campus, and occupational therapists that work with them in the campus setting.

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Photos From: https://www.marietta.edu/event/campus-opening-convocation; https://www.flickr.com/photos/thoeflich/7106126129/in/photostream/; http://www.collegecompare.com/marietta-college; https://circawanderlust.com/2016/03/27/pioneers-in-brick-buildings-marietta-colleges-beautiful-campus/

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