The College Steps Program - College experiences for students with intellectual disabilities

Students and CSP staff collaboratively design a Certificate Program based on a student’s identified area of academic pursuit. Read More

CSP students are highly encouraged to become active members of their campus community. To meet these needs, CSP students have full access to all campus facilities including dining halls, sporting events, clubs, and workout facilities. Read More

A strong emphasis is placed upon a student’s development of independent living skills while enrolled in the program. Skill development within this domain is based on individual needs and goals. Read More

Throughout the program, students research and consider possible career directions and are assisted in developing a vocational internship experience in line with their career goals. Read More

The Program

The College Steps Program is an independent non-profit that partners with colleges and universities to provide inclusionary college programming for young adults ages 18-26 with intellectual disabilities. Over the course of their 2 year college enrollment, students complete a Certificate Program (non-degree) comprised of academic enrichment, social development, independent life skills, and professional skill development... Read More

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We welcome and encourage questions about The College STEPS Program. We also offer tours of our programs by appointment. For your convenience we have posted our full application here including instructions for submission. Submission deadline for fall 2012 is February 15, 2012. Read More

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In The News

CSP Announces New Partnership with Castleton State College! - The College Steps Program is thrilled to announce its latest partnership with Castleton State College. Together with Castleton State College, CSP will be offering programming for students in central Vermont beginning in August 2012. We’d… Read More