postsecondary access and training in human services (paths) postsecondary education program
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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. [email protected] Garrison-Tate, M.Ed. - Project
Coordinator [email protected] Zhang, Ph.D.
Contact Information
Website Information
www.paths.tamu.edu