Apply to become an FPCTP
The Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program Act
(the Act) (FS 1004.6495) established the Florida Center for
Students with Unique Abilities at the University of Central
Florida (the Center) and charged the Center with managing the
Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program (FPCTP)
application and approval process. The Act also established
criteria for FPCTP approval and accountability requirements
associated with program renewal.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no specific
deadline for submission., Within 30 days of final submission via the FCSUA Community,
we will review your application.
Access to the FCSUA Community is granted once the initial
strategic plan is completed using the Online Strategic Planning
Tool. Visit our
FPCTP Strategic Planning
page to learn more about this first step.
Approval of an Initial FPCTP application is
valid for the 3 academic years
immediately following the academic year during which the
approval is granted. For example, an Initial FPCTP application
approved in May 2024 will need to be renewed before the end of
2026-2027 academic year.
An eligible institution may submit a
Renewal FPCTP application to the Center
requesting that the initial approval be renewed. If the approval
is granted and the FPCTP continues to meet the requirements,
including, but not limited to, program and student performance
outcomes, and federal requirements, a renewal is valid for the
5 academic years immediately following the
academic year during which the renewal is granted. For example,
a renewal FPCTP application approved in May 2024, will need to
be renewed before the end of 2028-2029 academic year.
An application must, at a minimum:
Identify a credential associated with the proposed program
which will be awarded to eligible students upon completion
of the FPCTP.
Outlines the program length and design, focusing on
inclusive and successful experiential education practices.
These practices will be integrated throughout the
curriculum, assessment methods, advising structure,
internship, and employment opportunities. Our goal is to
support students with intellectual disabilities who want
to pursue further academic studies, career and technical
training, and independent living skills at an eligible
institution. This includes, but is not limited to,
providing opportunities to earn industry certifications
and preparing students for successful employment.
Eligible institutions offering credit-bearing degree
programs must ensure the rigor and effectiveness of their
comprehensive transition degree program. This program
should be maintained at the same level as other comparable
degree programs offered by the institution, adhering to
all applicable accreditation standards.
Outline a plan for students with intellectual disabilities
to be integrated socially and academically with
nondisabled students, to the maximum extent possible, and
to participate on not less than a half-time basis, as
determined by the eligible institution, with such
participation focusing on academic components and
occurring through one or more of the following activities
with nondisabled students:
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Regular enrollment in credit-bearing courses offered
by the institution.
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Auditing or participating in courses offered by the
institution for which the student does not receive
academic credit.
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Enrollment in noncredit bearing, nondegree courses.
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Participation in internships or work-based training.
Outline a plan for partnerships with businesses to promote
experiential training and employment opportunities for
students with intellectual disabilities.
Identify performance indicators according to the
legislation and other requirements identified by the
Center.
Outline a 5-year plan incorporating enrollment and
operational expectations for the program.
