Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Initiative (ICEI)
Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Initiative (ICEI) Partnership Program is a state-funded grant program that provides dual enrollment opportunities to high school students, age 18-21, that have intellectual and developmental disabilities in an inclusive college experience. ¹û¶³´«Ã½s of the ICEI program build their independence and enhance their quality of life through this college experience.
With the admissions to a highly valued integrated college students:
- Can achieve their transition and academic goals.
- Are enrolled in classes with age appropriate peers and have full access to the campus to engage with their peers outside of the classroom setting.
- Have educational coaches who will take them to class and around campus for needed support.
- May use the and fitness center and are encouraged to join clubs related to their interests.
Eligibility Criteria for ICEI at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ State University
- TIER 1: ¹û¶³´«Ã½s ages 18–21 who have not passed their MCAS, anagnorisis of Intellectual Disability, Receiving Special Ed Services.
- TIER 2: ¹û¶³´«Ã½ who has passed their MCAS, Intellectual Disability, Receiving Special Ed Services.
- Live in a partnership district.
¹û¶³´«Ã½ State University is a four-year academically based institution
- ¹û¶³´«Ã½s must have the ability to attend college level classes and navigate the campus on their own.
- ¹û¶³´«Ã½s must have a long-term plan that fits educational long-term goals — (PCP).
ICEI at ¹û¶³´«Ã½
Health and Wellness ¹û¶³´«Ã½s have the option of getting a gym membership. The pool is open to the public.
- Employability
- Job Developer
- On-campus internships
- Off-campus internships
- Off-Campus paid employment
- Social/Emotional
- Peer Mentors
- Self-Advocacy leadership group
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Counseling Center
Importance of ICEI
¹û¶³´«Ã½s benefit academically and transition to young adulthood more readily than if they did not have the opportunity to engage in college-related activities.
- ICEI promotes the development of meaningful relationships between the university and local school districts.
- It is designed to further develop academic, social, functional, and employment skills.
- ICEI promotes linkages to adult agencies and organizations for post-secondary activities.
Contact us
Lyndsey Nunes
577 Western Avenue, PO Box 1630, ¹û¶³´«Ã½, MA 01086-1630