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Postsecondary Access and Training in Human Services (PATHS) Postsecondary Education Program

Postsecondary Access and Training in Human Services (PATHS) Postsecondary Education Program. Cheryl Grenwelge , Ph.D. Jeff Garrison-Tate, M.Ed. Dalun Zhang, Ph.D. Just the Facts…. Start Date August 2011 at Texas A&M University, College Station

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Postsecondary Access and Training in Human Services (PATHS) Postsecondary Education Program

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  1. Postsecondary Access and Training in Human Services (PATHS)Postsecondary Education Program Cheryl Grenwelge, Ph.D. Jeff Garrison-Tate, M.Ed. Dalun Zhang, Ph.D.

  2. Just the Facts… • Start Date August 2011 at Texas A&M University, College Station • 30 people with and without disabilities enrolled in program • 2 Semester Certificate Program • 1st Semester: Classroom: Core/Enriched • 2ndSemester: Onsite paid practicum • Program Evaluation • DARS funding for program development

  3. Agency Collaboration • The Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services • Funding for Program Development • Assignment of Internal Staff for Ongoing Support During Development Stage • Recruitment Assistance • Others

  4. Expected Outcomes 30 people certified to work as Direct Support Professionals in community settings: • HCS • CLASS • CBA • Home Health

  5. Project Items Completed • Texas A&M University Approval • Classroom space secured • Application Process • Brochure • Website

  6. Project Items Still in Process : • Accepting Applications • Curriculum Development • Practicum Site Agreements with Potential Employers

  7. Collaboration Opportunities: Your Organization Could… • Endorse the PATHS Certificate Program • Support efforts to Recruit Program participants • Provide financial support by contributing to support student scholarships

  8. How to Get Involved: • Fill out the PATHS Interest Information Sign in Sheet! • Recommend Practicum Sites • Recommend Person/Entity Interested in Sponsoring a Scholarship/Scholarships • Spread The Word • Help Individuals Apply • Provide Input

  9. Questions

  10. Contact Information • Cheryl Grenwelge, Ph.D. cgrenwelge@tamu.edu • Jeff Garrison-Tate, M.Ed. - Project Coordinator jeffgt@tamu.edu • Dalun Zhang, Ph.D. dalun@tamu.edu

  11. Website Informationwww.paths.tamu.edu

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