About
Jaguar Jumps is a bridge program for students with disabilities to transition from high school to college and career pathways. The program accepts students aged 17 years and older, and meetings are online in the late afternoon so students can attend high school and Jaguar Jumps simultaneously. We also welcome high school alumni who would like to explore new opportunities.
Program Description
This is a two-semester program. In the first semester, skills needed for success in college and careers are covered. Each student receives a GovState student ID which allows them to attend all campus events and take advantage of student benefits (email, library, software packages). The second semester is focused on taking classes at GovState and looking at career and/or internship opportunities.
Jaguar Jumps 1001
Course Description: Program introduces college readiness concepts & work advancement skills to individuals with moderate intellectual disabilities who are striving for college or career training.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- • Attend a 90-minute course session without interruption
- • Demonstrate readiness to participate in the course session by having all materials needed at hand
- • Demonstrate how to access a library online system and appropriately interact with library staff
- • Advocate for personal learning supports
- • Identify available university and community supports
- • Identify local DRS counselors, government leaders, civic leaders
Instructional Modality: Lecture/discussion. 75% synchronous online via Zoom, 25% face to face
Jaguar Jumps 2001
Course Description: This continuation enhances college readiness concepts for individuals with intellectual disabilities who are registering for college-level courses, or career courses. Limited to individuals who have successfully passed Jaguar Jumps 1001. The material and schedule prepare individuals with mild/moderate intellectual disabilities to understand the rigors of maintaining a college schedule or work training program schedule. The course is specifically designed for individuals who wish to develop skills to obtain employment and/or engage in their community and the world around them.
Restrictions: Limited to individuals who qualify based on screening tools and agree to baseline assessments.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- • Attend a 90-minute course session without interruption
- • Demonstrate readiness to participate in the course session by having all materials needed at hand
- • Identify potential college-level classes in a catalog
- • Identify potential employment training opportunities in WIOA
- • Advocate for personal learning supports
- • Identify available university and community supports
Instructional Modality: Lecture/discussion. 75% synchronous online via Zoom, 25% face to face
The Jaguar Jumps program has many other one-day courses throughout the year, including Transportation Exploration Days, Movies in the Park, Advising Day, and STEAM Camp Day.
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