College Living Experience (CLE) is a post-secondary program for students who require additional support with academic, social and independent living skills. CLE provides intensive assistance to students with varying abilities. Students with autism, Asperger’s, learning disabilities, developmental delays and a host of other special needs receive the support they need to pursue post-secondary education and become independent adults.
At CLE, students with special needs experience life in a college environment and receive instruction in three areas: independent living skills, academic skills and social skills so they can transition into adulthood.
CLE provides services for students with:
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Dyslexia
- Dyscalculia
- Dysgraphia
- Nonverbal learning disorders (NVLD or NLD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)/ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Auditory and visual processing disorders
- Central processing disorders
- Cerebral palsy
- Social and maturational issues
- Developmental delays
- Epilepsy
- Hearing impairment
- Visual impairment
CLE has six locations: Austin, Texas; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Denver; Chicago; Monterey, Calif.; and Washington, D.C. Each location partners with local colleges, universities and educational institutions to provide courses of study and degree programs. CLE provides assistance to students with special needs and their families in the college application and enrollment process.
About ESA
College Living Experience is a division of Educational Services of America (ESA), the nation’s leading provider of K-12 and post-secondary alternative and special education programs. Based in Nashville, Tenn., ESA operates more than 130 schools and programs in 17 states. ESA provides highly personalized academic and behavioral services for students with varying abilities through the following schools and programs:
ESA’s mission is to provide excellent education services in an encouraging environment for students and their families, while promoting the best interests of employees, communities and stakeholders.
ESA believes that every student can and will succeed, given the right kind of instruction. CLE mirrors that individualized approach to teaching by providing specific and personalized instruction in a supportive environment.