Kaleb's Academy Curriculum
The Kaleb's Academy program offers two certificates earned over the course:
- Academic Enrichment, Social Fluency, and Career Exploration
Earned at the end of the 2nd year - Social Growth, Leadership, and Career Development
Earned at the end of the 4th year
Academy students participate in a combination of 4 Kaleb's Academy courses and inclusive courses each semester, totaling 12 credit hours (see 4-year grid). Throughout the four-year program, students take several Kaleb's Academy courses that extend fundamentals, reinforce social skills, introduce independent living skills, and initiate career development.
Kaleb's Academy courses include content in:
- Functional Reading and Writing Comprehension
- Health and Wellness
- Financial Literacy and Money Management
- Interpersonal Communication/Social Skills (PEERS Curriculum)
- Community Engagement
- Project-Based Learning
- Leadership Skills
- Career Exploration and Preparation
- Preparing for After-College Transitions
In addition to the course specifically designed for Academy students, they will also take inclusive courses alongside degree seeking students. Inclusive course expectations are modified by the students' Academic Advisor who determines the appropriate modifications to the curriculum and course expectations. Inclusive courses are identified for each student on an individual basis to meet the student's interests and career goals identified in their person-centered planning meetings.
Students are supported in their academics through a peer-tutor program. Undergraduate students in each inclusive class are trained by the Academy program to work individually with students to provide assistance in learning the course material. Students also have the opportunity to complete coursework during a study hall staffed by Teaching Assistants specific to the Kaleb's Academy Program.
4 year Grid
| Certificate 1: | |||
| Freshman | Sophmore | ||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring |
| Digital Design Methods (ID 2101) | Career Success (I, II, III) | Communication and Self-Advocacy | Storytelling in Multimedia |
| Financial Literacy (I, II, III) | Collaborative Design | Principles of Visual Design | Social Diversity |
| Certificate 2: | |||
| Junior | Senior | ||
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring |
| Sociology of Race and Ethnicity (HIST 3026) | Career Seminar II | Career Seminar III | Career Seminar IV |
| Kaleb's Academy Elective or Inclusive | Kaleb's Academy or Inclusive | Senior Capstone | Individual Transition Planning |
| Inclusive Course | Inclusive Course | Inclusive Course | Inclusive Course |
| Career Development Experiences | Career Development Experiences | Career Development Experiences | Career Development Experiences |
ACADEMY Course of Study
Throughout the four-year program, students take several courses that extend fundamentals, reinforce social skills, introduce independent living skills, and initiate career development. In addition to the course specifically designed for Kaleb's Academy students, they will also take inclusive courses alongside degree seeking students. The Academic Advisor will determine the student’s level of competency and provide a modified course syllabus for credit toward their certificate.