BELL Students work closely with support staff throughout the program to self-determine goals in academic, social, and vocational areas as steps toward meeting their overall program goals. Students track and monitor their experiences on campus. Each student creates a presentation to present at the completion of the program showcasing their time in BELL.
The program design is founded on a person-centered planning approach for each student and includes academic, social, and vocational experiences that are created to foster exploration and personal growth.
The four semester program is designed to include a total of 60 Continuing Education Credits (CEU)* in the following five areas of focus:
- Academic
- Vocational
- Social
- Functional Academic Experiences (Independent Living Skills)
- Elective Experiences
*1 CEU = 15 clock hours. Target is 3 CEU per focus area per semester, or 12 CEU over the course of the program in each of five focus areas for a total of 60 CEU.
Successful completion of the program leads to a Certificate awarded by Roberts Wesleyan University, which indicates that students have met specific competencies in each of these areas.
Questions? Contact Mikaela Potter, BELL Program Director at Roberts Wesleyan University