postsecondary access and training in human services (paths) postsecondary education program

Cheryl Grenwelge, Ph.D.

Jeff Garrison-Tate, M.Ed.

Dalun Zhang, Ph.D.

Postsecondary Access and Training in Human Services

(PATHS)Postsecondary Education Program

Start Date August 2011 at Texas A&M University, College Station

30 people with and without disabilities enrolled in program

2 Semester Certificate Program1st Semester: Classroom: Core/Enriched 2nd Semester: Onsite paid practicumProgram EvaluationDARS funding for program development

Just the Facts…

The Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services

Funding for Program DevelopmentAssignment of Internal Staff for

Ongoing Support During Development Stage

Recruitment AssistanceOthers

Agency Collaboration

30 people certified to work as Direct Support Professionals in community settings:

HCSCLASSCBAHome Health

Expected Outcomes

Texas A&M University ApprovalClassroom space securedApplication ProcessBrochureWebsite

Project Items Completed

Accepting ApplicationsCurriculum DevelopmentPracticum Site Agreements with Potential Employers

Project Items Still in Process :

Your Organization Could…

Endorse the PATHS Certificate ProgramSupport efforts to Recruit Program

participantsProvide financial support by contributing

to support student scholarships

Collaboration Opportunities:

Fill out the PATHS Interest Information Sign in Sheet!

Recommend Practicum SitesRecommend Person/Entity Interested

in Sponsoring a Scholarship/Scholarships

Spread The WordHelp Individuals ApplyProvide Input

How to Get Involved:

Questions

Cheryl Grenwelge, Ph.D. cgrenwelge@tamu.eduJeff Garrison-Tate, M.Ed. - Project

Coordinator jeffgt@tamu.eduDalun Zhang, Ph.D.

dalun@tamu.edu

Contact Information

Website Information

www.paths.tamu.edu