Bellevue College in WA is fast becoming my favorite school!

[liberal_at_heart]

Not only does this school have an Occupational and Life Skills degree program for intellectually disabled students, they now also have a program that offers support services to autistic students. They will receive help developing executive functioning, social interaction, self advocacy, and self regulating. They will have direct communication with teachers, weekly meetings trained peer mentors, and take classes toward the Occupational and Life Skills degree or take classes toward any other degree the college offers. They are also partnering with Central Washington University to bring the program for autistic students to CWU. I also heard that Houston TX is looking to adopt an Occupational and Life Skills program for their intellectually disabled students. These programs are so great and news about them spreads fast. I hope programs like these are adopted all over the country.

http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/news/2015/03/12/bellevue-college-autism-program-to-partner-with-central-washington-university/

http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/programs/degrees/nontransfer/aols/


http://fatcatwebproductions.com/ThePaper_2014/md-thenews/content/lone-star-college-reaches-out-underserved-students

[pnwmom]

1. Bellevue has another wonderful program called CEO

that helps high school drop-outs get GED's and Associates Degrees -- tuition free.

When I first found this I thought it was too good to be true, but it wasn't. A young friend is about to get her Associates Degree there, after they helped her get her GED. It's for real.

http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/ceo/

CEO’s Mission and Goals for Student Success

The Career Education Options program is designed for students aged 16-21, without a high school diploma, to receive education and job skills at Bellevue College (BC). This program provides students with a second chance at their education, and will provide tools to succeed in the college environment. We are dedicated to working with youth who have left high school prior to graduation by providing them with a new and unique opportunity to reach their education goal. We are committed to helping our students find that potential that will reconnect them to their individual path of success in education and career.

CEO is now offering GED classes!

If you are a current CEO student, you can contact one of the CEO advisers to get signed up for GED classes.

If you are not a current CEO student, please refer to the schedule for Information sessions, and attend one to learn more about our program and the steps to getting signed up.
All enrolled CEO students must be familiar with the Students Rights and Responsibilities.

Paid Tuition for Eligible and Motivated Students!

Are you 16-21 years old and not currently enrolled in high school and want to get a degree or certificate? Are you motivated and ready for a change? If so, CEO may be the right youth re-engagement program for you! The Career Education Options program is designed for students aged 16-21, without a high school diploma, to receive an education and job skills at BC. This program provides students with a second chance at their education, and will provide tools to succeed in the college environment.