LifeLink PSU students and mentors with the Music Service Group, 2016
The LifeLink PSU students are accompanied to appropriate classes, lunch, club meetings, and a variety of social functions by volunteer mentors who are Penn State students. Other activities include holding jobs on campus and in the community, using recreation and athletic facilities, and attending athletic events.
Students entering LifeLink PSU have already attended high school for four years and continue to be State College Area School District students. High school students in special education are eligible for public education until the age of 21. Typically, students who remain in high school until age 21 will have attended for a total of eight years, twice as long as students in the general education population. By continuing their high school education in a university setting, LifeLink PSU students experience enhanced educational and social opportunities.
“This could mean being in high school for seven years with students who are much younger. LifeLink PSU offers students an opportunity to interact with age-appropriate peers right here on campus.”
David Monk, Dean of the College of Education, PSU
“One of the unique aspects of this program is that our students are actually attending carefully selected Penn State classes.”
Dr. Sharon Salter, Director of Special Education, SCASD
“The Penn State faculty have been welcoming our students as guests in their classrooms. This is an exciting opportunity and collaboration.”
Patrick Moore, former Director of Special Education, SCASD
Students entering LifeLink PSU have already attended high school for four years and continue to be State College Area School District students. High school students in special education are eligible for public education until the age of 21. Typically, students who remain in high school until age 21 will have attended for a total of eight years, twice as long as students in the general education population. By continuing their high school education in a university setting, LifeLink PSU students experience enhanced educational and social opportunities.
“This could mean being in high school for seven years with students who are much younger. LifeLink PSU offers students an opportunity to interact with age-appropriate peers right here on campus.”
David Monk, Dean of the College of Education, PSU
“One of the unique aspects of this program is that our students are actually attending carefully selected Penn State classes.”
Dr. Sharon Salter, Director of Special Education, SCASD
“The Penn State faculty have been welcoming our students as guests in their classrooms. This is an exciting opportunity and collaboration.”
Patrick Moore, former Director of Special Education, SCASD
