2. About CIP
Founded in 1984 on the belief:
Students with Learning Differences must live, learn
and work in environments which duplicate normal
real-life conditions.
“You Were Made for Good Purpose
and are Inherently Valuable”
Dr. Michael McManmon
Founder, Special Educator and Author
3. Our Purpose
Designed to help young people with learning
differences make successful transitions from
adolescence to young adulthood.
5. Our Purpose
• Develop students unique and
considerable talents and gifts
• Teach students how to function “in”
and contribute “to” society
• Give students the tools to navigate
life after CIP, and the confidence to
do it
6. The CIP Program
• Full Year Program
• Apartment living w/ other
CIP students
• Individualized services
– Social, Academic, Career,
Wellness and Life Skills
• Additional Academic or
Career (C-STEP) focus
> Comprehensive
curriculum
> Variety of college options
available
> Goal of 100%
internship/job rate
> Team approach to
students success
7. Admissions Criteria
• Ages 18-26
• Diagnosis on Autism
Spectrum, ADHD or other
Learning Difference
• High level of motivation
• FSIQ 80+
• Potential to live and attending
program independently
• Emotional, behavioral,
psychological stability
8. Our Approach
• Active Learning Methodology
– Experiential Learning
– Student-Centered Learning
– Service Learning
• Team-Based Approach – A high level of
collaboration between:
– CIP Staff/Departments
– Parents
– Student
– Community
9. Supports
> Advising
> Executive Functioning
> Academic Support
> Career Preparation
> Social Competencies
> Life Skills & Apartment
Living
> Wellness/Sensory
Processing
> Creative Arts
Unique curriculum individualized for each
students needs in the following areas:
10. Advising
• Oversees student progress
• Liaison with family
• Banking & budgeting
• Goal setting
• Weekly self-assessments
• Person-Centered Planning
(PCP)
• Transition counseling
Student advisors serve as case managers and as liaisons to
families, keeping them up to date regarding students’ progress
11. Executive Functioning
• Executive Functioning
– Goal setting and
assessing progress
– Time management
– Making plans and
completing tasks
• Services
– Individual apartment EF
– Small group EF
A key skill required during daily activities such as making it to
class on time and being organized with class work.
12. Social Competencies
• Individual Social Skills sessions
• Group Social Skills sessions
• Social Mentoring
• Relationship Development
• Theory of Mind
• Scheduled weekend activities
• Student Council
• Cultural trips
Social competency is the glue that connects CIP’s
comprehensive curriculum.
13. Health & Wellness
• Wellness sessions
– Individual & group sessions
– Nutrition and diet
– Exercise and physical fitness
plans
– Stress reduction techniques
• Medication support
CIP believes young adults perform at their best when there is a
sustained level of wellness in their lives.
14. Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Weekly individual w/ group available
• Other Therapies:
• Occupational Therapy
• Art Therapy
• Equine-Assisted Therapy
• Medication support
• Weekly meetings to help students independently
manage medications
CIP believes young adults perform at their best when there is a
sustained level of wellness in their lives.
15. Academic Supports
• Variety of college/university
options available
• Assistance with enrollment and
accommodations
• Liaison with college faculty
• Tutoring and study halls
CIP’s academic team provides a comprehensive support system that
will enable each student to achieve academic success.
16. Career Development
• Internships and jobs
• Job coaching and job
shadowing
• Community service
Career services provide real-life experiences with support
and direction.
17. C-STEP
• C-STEP (Career Skills Training & Employment
Program)
• For those not pursuing a college academic track
• Placed-based learning involving students in the
greater community
• Workshops and on-the-job support in addition to
regular CIP services
Small group workshops that are challenging, informative,
and focused on personal and professional success.
18. Life Skills & Apartment Living
• Laundry, cleaning, organizing
• Grocery shopping, menu
planning, cooking
• Culinary classes
• Roommate meetings
• Weekly themed potluck
dinners
Life skills are the building blocks of a productive life.
19. Creative Arts
• Creative Arts Classes
– Drama club
– Art class
• National Art Contest
CIP is one of the only programs where young adults can embrace
and develop their performing and visual arts talents.
20. Summer @ CIP
• Two week summer experiences
for adolescents and young
adults
• Learn valuable skills and have
fun!
• Two options:
– High School Summer Program
– Beyond High School Summer
Program
>New Beyond Summer
Programs for high school
graduates to age 26.
Experience independence and get a taste of college!
www.cipsummer.com
21. • Amherst, NY
• Berkeley, CA
• Bloomington, IN
• Lee, MA
• Long Beach, CA
• Melbourne, FL
College Internship Program
National Admissions Office 877-566-9247
admissions@cipworldwide.org
www.cipworldwide.org
