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| AJ & Katie Click the picture to enlarge |
| Dr. Dedra Hafner and Dr. Courtney Moffatt Directors of the Cutting-Edge Click the picture to Enlarge |
| James & Meghan Click the picture to enlarge |
| Julie teaching a lesson plan in 4yr K |
| Megan & Max & Bob Click the picture to enlarge |
| Max & Bob Click the picture to enlarge |
| Brandon on computer Click the picture to enlarge |
There is a positive trend that nearly all
of the postsecondary educational
inclusion programs have incorporated
community-based employment and job
training into their models.
of the postsecondary educational
inclusion programs have incorporated
community-based employment and job
training into their models.
What is the Cutting-Edge?
The Cutting-Edge is an individualized approach to
inclusion in college for adult learners with significant
disabilities. Edgewood College, along with about forty
other four-year colleges and universities have opened
their doors to individuals with more significant
disabilities. These are individuals who have either
traditionally not been able to meet the standard
admissions criteria for college or require additional
supports in order to be successful in college. Edgewood
College is the first four-year college in Wisconsin to offer
such a program to adult learners who have significant
disabilities.
A pilot of the Cutting-Edge was conducted in 2007-2008
for 7 individuals with disabilities. The college officially
approved the program in 2008. The program serves 12
students during the 2008-09 school year and plans to
serve 16 students in the 2009-10 school year.
The Cutting-Edge has a set of core credit courses (a
total of 5 credits each semester), that are required for
students. In addition, the Cutting-Edge students are
encouraged to take 1 to 4 general education courses a
semester. The general education courses can be taken
either for credit or audit. Tuition for the Cutting-Edge is
the same as undergraduate tuition. The process of
inclusion is facilitated by the Director of the Cutting-Edge
program and by peer mentors who are paired with the
Cutting-Edge students in academic and social situations.
The Cutting-Edge is an individualized approach to
inclusion in college for adult learners with significant
disabilities. Edgewood College, along with about forty
other four-year colleges and universities have opened
their doors to individuals with more significant
disabilities. These are individuals who have either
traditionally not been able to meet the standard
admissions criteria for college or require additional
supports in order to be successful in college. Edgewood
College is the first four-year college in Wisconsin to offer
such a program to adult learners who have significant
disabilities.
A pilot of the Cutting-Edge was conducted in 2007-2008
for 7 individuals with disabilities. The college officially
approved the program in 2008. The program serves 12
students during the 2008-09 school year and plans to
serve 16 students in the 2009-10 school year.
The Cutting-Edge has a set of core credit courses (a
total of 5 credits each semester), that are required for
students. In addition, the Cutting-Edge students are
encouraged to take 1 to 4 general education courses a
semester. The general education courses can be taken
either for credit or audit. Tuition for the Cutting-Edge is
the same as undergraduate tuition. The process of
inclusion is facilitated by the Director of the Cutting-Edge
program and by peer mentors who are paired with the
Cutting-Edge students in academic and social situations.
Cutting-Edge in the news
Inclusion Project is on the Cutting-Edge, November, 2007
Peer Mentors Inspired by Cutting-Edge Program, December, 2007
Inclusion Project is on the Cutting-Edge, November, 2007
Peer Mentors Inspired by Cutting-Edge Program, December, 2007
The Next Step Innovative Program Welcomes Students with Disabilities
Pilot Program Finds Success at Edgewood, March, 2008
Pilot Program Finds Success at Edgewood, March, 2008
| Watch Cutting-Edge Interview on WKOW 27 News |
Photographs by Mike Deveries, Capital Times
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