Academics

Whether they are pursuing a technical certificate, an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree, College Living Experience students develop study skills that help them learn better and learn more. CLE offers students with special needs the support they need for a successful college transition right from the beginning.

Independent Living

At College Living Experience, students with learning disabilities master the skills required to live independently during their college transition program. Perhaps more important, they acquire the judgment to make sound decisions for themselves and their household.

Social Skills

As a college program for students with Asperger’s Syndrome, autism, ADD and learning disabilities, CLE provides opportunities for special needs students to become comfortable in social situations. These encounters lead students with special needs to develop appropriate, fulfilling relationships that are successful and satisfying.

Career Development

The CLE Career Development Program helps students pursue post-secondary education, goals, and experience related to employment. In partnership with local businesses, CLE Career Development students work gain to experience that will lead to independent adult life.

  • Help Send a Student to College!

    We are excited to partner with the Educational Foundation for Independence (EFFI) providing scholarships, in the form of tuition assistance, to students along the educational continuum allowing access to specialized education and customized supports needed for each student to reach their fullest potential.

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  • May Newsletter

    Students Moving Out and Into a World of Possibility

    Transitioning from home to independent life can be a particularly difficult time in many young people's lives. Jon L., parent of a CLE student, allowed us the opportunity to interview him to provide his unique perspective as a parent working through the transition process with his son. Andrew, Dr. L's son, experienced this transition when he moved away from home for the first time to attend CLE in January of 2012.

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  • NEWS

    New Director at CLE Fort Lauderdale

    Find out more about Terri Shermett, CLE's newest director!

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  • OPEN MIC NIGHT

    @ TACA in Tustin, CA

    July 12th, 2013
    5-7PM

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