This internship and employment Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by the University of Louisiana LIFE Program outlines the partnership between a program and a department or business. The roles of the program and the place of employment are outlined with space to add individualized responsibilities based on the needs of all parties. This employment MOU can be an example of how to formalize a partnership between a program and a job placement to ensure a partnership can go beyond one student.
Policies and Practices
joinIN provides a wide array of information about IPSE programs for students and their families. Additionally, this website supports the movement to develop a European network of universities by publishing practical information for professionals about current and developing programs in Europe.
This worksheet from Texas A&M San Antonio is an example of a Semester Student Audit Form offering one way of recording a visual accounting of how a student is meeting the program requirements for the semester and documenting Satisfactory Academic Progress.
This Satisfactory Academic Progress policy in plain language was developed by the AStep Program at Minot State University in North Dakota. It can be used as an example for other programs who wish to create a document that is easier to understand and explains this important policy in plain language. A copy of the original SAP policy is also included so you can see how the more formal language was simplified using plain language editing.
This resource provides guidance on naming postsecondary education programs for students with intellectual disability. It explains how a program's name can shape perceptions and integration within the academic community. The authors share common mistakes to avoid, like using confusing acronyms or disability-focused terms. They suggest using names that focus on academics, like College & Community Studies, to make programs feel more inclusive. This guide is useful for educators and school administrators who want to create inclusive and empowering program names.
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Inclusive Higher Education Network
These examples of Satisfactory Academic Progress Policies can be used to inform development of a program's SAP Policy. They illustrate key components of an SAP Policy:
- Based on the existing policy of the institution
- Addresses how progress is measured in all aspects of the course of study (academics, career development, independent living, social growth)
- Sets minimum standards that must be met to show satisfactory progress
- Outlines what occurs when the student is not making satisfactory progress.
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National Coordinating Center
This is an example of a memorandum of understanding between a postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disability and Title IX/Conduct offices to ensure there are clear expectations related to processes and supports from these offices and the roles that the program and offices will play in supporting students with intellectual disability to navigate them.
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National Coordinating Center
This worksheet template provides postsecondary education program staff with examples of policy and practices related to communicating with families and to support students in understanding how and if information will be shared with their families.
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National Coordinating Center
This Student Handbook from the Inclusive Education Services program at University of Central Florida provides a good example of the information to include for students in a handbook of this type. The course of study for the program and the satisfactory academic progress policy are included and provide solid examples of those key aspects of a college program.
This Student and Parent Handbook from The Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program (SDAP) at Appalachian State University provides an example of the kinds of things that can be covered in a handbook of this type, providing clear information about key goals, policies and practices of a postsecondary education program.