Young Children's Program '15-'16

Contact Information

Dr. Teresa Harris

Contact Details

harristt@jmu.edu

Description

The Young Children's Program is partnering with HCPS to add a full school day classroom that will serve 50% tuition-paying children and 50% VPI-eligible children. The JIVE program (Jobs in Vocational Education) is a partnership between. Rockingham County Public Schools and JMU to develop community-based work. The purpose of this SPED program is to transition special needs students from the classroom to a work environment.

Involvement

Involves Students, Involves Faculty, Involves Participants External to JMU

Scope

Hburg/Local/VA

Date

Academic Year AY '15-'16

Frequency

Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)

Primary Focus of Program

Education PK-12

Community Partner Name

Harrisonburg City Schools

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement, Civic Engagement, Engaged Learning

Format

Class/Coursework

On/Off campus

On campus