Summer Program 


Spend your summer at Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC) and Learn Skills. Experience Life.

Our Summer Program, consists of two sessions taking place in June and July and is designed for young adults ages 17-20. The program is 100% hands-on learning with MICC activity specialists and vocational instructors. Students will gain experience living in an apartment setting with roommates, working and engaging in a community, and making new friends and managing a social life. We seek to provide our participants with a taste of independence supported by our instructors and staff. Our experienced and diverse staff come from a variety of backgrounds supporting health and wellness, social skills, and vocational experience. We work alongside our participants on the Autism Spectrum and with learning differences to:
  • Gain and practice social skills and social engagement
  • Practice general safety skills
  • Learn appropriate conversation in different settings
  • Explore a variety of careers through tours and speaking to industry professionals
  • Practice independent living skills including laundry, cleaning, and some cooking skills
  • Create lifelong friendships

MICC strongly believes in taking a person-centered approach to our programming to help our students discover their full potential and to build a vibrant community. At the end of our Summer Program, participants and families receive a comprehensive report celebrating victories and providing insight on opportunities for growth.
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2020 Summer Program Brochure
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"As a parent, I was able to connect with other parents at the Summer Program prior to entering the College program. We were able to talk/discuss/plan for our student’s entrance. We talked about everything from clothes to friends to insecurities to joys. I felt more connected for sure!"
-Suzie F., MICC Parent​

2020 Summer Program dates and cost.

A Day in the Life.

The Summer Program focuses on teaching and measuring key standardized competencies that address growth in three core categories.

SOCIAL PROGRAMMING
  • Activity and Social Engagement
  • Personal Behavior
  • Advocating and accessing resources
VOCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • Career exploration 
  • Work performance
  • Work behavior and social skills
INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS
  • Personal hygiene and safety
  • Home care, cleaning, and laundry
  • Basic food prep and kitchen safety
  • Eating
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Dates: 
Session 1: June 15-28, 2020
​Session 2: July 13-26, 2020

Cost:
$3,500 per session, per student.
Cost includes curriculum and instruction, room and board (fully furnished apartments), meals, activities.
At this time, MICC does not offer financial assistance for our Summer Program. Families with state or county funding may be able to use portions of their funding to offset summer program tuition costs. In Minnesota, individuals can use CDCS waivers, and Wisconsin residents can use IRIS funds. For information about other states, please contact admissions at 612.876.9409. Alternate forms of funding sources may be accepted at MICC, please contact Admissions to learn more.

Summer Program admission guidelines. 

Requirements include:
  • A diagnosed learning disability, executive dysfunction, autism spectrum disorder,  ADHD/ADD, or other neurological condition. Most applicants will have a range of cognitive and processing abilities.
  • No significant behavior or emotional problems.
  • Responds well to a structured and supported environment.
  • Between the ages of 17-20 years old.
  • ​A Full Scale IQ of 70 or above.

A successful candidate must…
  • Be excited to be a part of MICC programming and have a general buy-in.
  • Be able to make independent, safe decisions and not require 24-hour supervision. MICC is not a therapeutic or psychiatric program; and will not be a good fit for participants who experience significant emotional and behavioral challenges.
  • Be developmentally ready to participate in a comprehensive apartment-living and community-based program. Applicant responds well to a structured and supported environment.
  • Have evidence of their ability to navigate day-to-day activities (school, volunteering, work, etc.) without 1:1 support.
  • Demonstrate emotional and behavioral stability sufficient to live independently, function socially, and participate fully in programming

Summer Program steps to apply. ​

Our Summer Program is rapidly growing, yet we only have a limited number of spaces available on a first come first serve basis. Summer Program applications will be accepted beginning on January 1, 2020 and will remain open until the program sessions are full. Applicants will have a choice of the June or July session as long as space remains available.
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Step 1: Tour MICC
  • Call 612.876.9407 or self-schedule a campus visit. Tours are held weekdays between 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and last approximately 60 minutes. Tours are with a member of the admissions team, and include an overview of our curriculum and programs and a campus tour. Parents/families are encouraged to bring their potential student to the visit.

​Step 2: Submit online application, application fee, and supporting documents
  • 2020 Summer Program application is now open! Select "Enrollment Application - Summer" to apply after creating an account here: https://crm.bestnotes.com/portal/mnlife/
  • Pay the $100 application fee. Make an online payment or mail a check payable to MICC for the $100 application fee (please note applicant's name in the memo).​​
  • Mail, fax or email us with the following supporting materials:
    • Educational transcripts from any high school and all post-secondary institutions the applicant has attended.
    • Copies of current Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Evaluation Report, and/or Transition Plan.
    • Health records or medical reports relevant to the application process. 
    • Optional: A comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation completed in any of the following areas: 1) Cognitive Ability, 2) Academic Ability, 3) Adaptive Behaviors Skills, 4) Social/Emotional/Behavior Skills, and 5) Executive Functioning Skills. Refer to the Guidelines for Disability Documentation for more information. If you are in need of referrals to providers who can administer a neuropsychological evaluation, please contact Admissions, and we will provide a list to you.

​​​​Step 3: Submit two (2) recommendations
  • Use our online survey to request and complete two (2) letters of recommendation from the following persons:
    (1) an educator,
    (2) an employer or volunteer supervisor, and/or
    (3) a psychologist, social worker, vocational rehabilitation counselor or co-worker.
  • You may send the survey link directly to the individual via email to complete the survey.
  • Please instruct individuals who are providing recommendations to contact Admissions directly with questions.​

​​​​Step 4: What happens next?
The Admissions Committee will review the application as soon as all of the required information is received (steps 1 through 3 are completed/submitted). Following this review, if appropriate, individuals will be contacted to schedule an in-person (or virtual) interview, skills assessment and campus observation visit.