E LMHURST L EARNING & S UCCESS ACADEMY “ Learning for a Lifetime ”
A BOUT ELSA A four year certificate program, ELSA provides a full-time , post secondary educational experience for young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities . The program emphasized three key areas: 1. Academics 2. Career Experience & Independent Living skills 3. Social and Recreational Experience
A CADEMICS Students increase their literacy and technical skills and their capacity for writing , mathematics, purposeful reading, and reading for pleasure. Courses are taught by Elmhurst College faculty and teaching assistants. Elmhurst College students co-teach ELSA courses as well as work individually with students in Education Coaching.
S AMPLING OF ELSA C OURSES Educational Coaching Science Investigations Exploration of Self and Art of Literacy Campus Planning for Independence Oral Storytelling and Leadership Skills Mathematics Business Writing Career Exploration and Social Issues and Diversity Development Community and Citizenship Healthy Living Service Learning Career and Community Computers in the Skills Workplace Financial Smarts Career Internship Theater and Public Self Determination Speaking Communications
A DDITIONAL L EARNING O PPORTUNITIES FOR ELSA STUDENTS The ELSA Audit Program Students with academic interests outside of the ELSA curriculum can audit traditional Elmhurst College courses with support. The ELSA Professional Certificate Program in Business, Communications & Technology Elmhurst College & ELSA Dual Enrollment Students can apply to Elmhurst College AND the ELSA program to utilize program supports and curriculum. Admission to Elmhurst College will require ACT scores and a complete application through the Elmhurst College admission office prior to applying to ELSA.
W ORK E XPERIENCE Explore employment interests, abilities, and opportunities Gain hands-on experience both on and off campus Learn how to seek apply for, and maintain jobs Complete on & off campus internships Piloted ‘13/’14 1 year apprenticeship
S OCIAL AND R ECREATIONAL E XPERIENCE Develop facility for leisure and recreation, and enhance capacity for independent living… …By fully participating in college life.
S OCIAL AND R ECREATIONAL E XPERIENCE Join campus clubs and organizations such as Best Buddies, Peer Mentors
G RADUATION Upon completion of the ELSA program, students receive a certificate from the Academy Alumni will be invited to attend evening support seminars offered monthly at the College Each student will be better prepared to hold a job and live with greater independence in the community or with their family
O UR S TUDENTS Applicants to ELSA must be between the ages of 18 and 28 and have earned a high school diploma or certificate . Students should be interested in developing their skills in functional literacy, ability to use technology, and capacity for employment and independent living. A student must have sufficient emotional skills and capacity for independence, be able to read and write at the third-grade level , and enjoy strong family support of the program ’ s objectives
A DMISSION AND D EADLINES Application Process Admission Deadlines Application form Fall Applications Preferred completed Deadline June 1 st Student Essay Early application is 1 letter of encouraged. recommendation from Spring Applications (J- parent term) preferred deadline: 2 from November 1 st Teachers/counselors Admission Interviews are Official High School Transcript conducted on a rolling basis IEP & Psychological Evaluation
ELSA E VENTS AT E LMHURST C OLLEGE Fall Information Session in November Spring Info Session & ELSA Transition Fair in March
C ONTACT U S F OR M ORE I NFORMATION ELSA Hotline: (630) 617-3752 Request application packet Schedule individual/group visit Visit online: www.elmhurst.edu/elsa Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ELSAelmhurst
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