Steps Program, Inc.
Steps Program, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The only nonprofit organization of its kind nationwide, College Steps is a 501c3 striving to provide the level of care necessary to transition young people with autism spectrum disorders and related behavioral health challenges from public and private secondary schools into and through college, and subsequently into the workforce.
About
COLLEGE STEPS PARTNERS WITH COLLEGES TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED COLLEGE SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS LIVING WITH SOCIAL OR LEARNING CHALLENGES. COLLEGE STEPS OFFERS ITS SUPPORT PROGRAM TO STUDENTS FOR WHOM NAVIGATING COLLEGE IS CHALLENGED BY SOCIAL, ACADEMIC, OR LEARNING BARRIERS. IT PROVIDES SERVICES TO BOTH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT COLLEGE LIFE PRIOR TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AS WELL AS ENROLLED COLLEGE STUDENTS. EACH STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN COLLEGE STEPS RECEIVES AN INDIVIDUALIZED COLLEGE PLAN THAT HELPS TO HIGHLIGHT THEIR GOALS AND AREAS OF NEEDED SUPPORT WITHIN ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND VOCATIONAL CATEGORIES. COLLEGE STEPS' COLLEGE CAMPUS SUPPORTS ARE MANAGED BY A FULL-TIME PROGRAM COORDINATOR ON EACH CAMPUS WHO SUPPORTS COLLEGE STEPS' STUDENTS IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS (A) WORKS WITH STUDENTS TO DEVISE AND REFINE AN INDIVIDUALIZED COLLEGE PLAN (ICP) THAT OUTLINES THE STUDENT'S ACADEMIC, VOCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING GOALS AND SERVES AS A WORKING ROAD MAP FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS, (B) MEETS WITH STUDENTS DAILY TO ENSURE ACADEMIC GOALS ARE BEING MET AND SUPPORT IS BEING MOST EFFICIENTLY PROVIDED, (C) INTERFACES WITH FAMILY MEMBERS TO ENSURE FREQUENT AND DETAILED FEEDBACK ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE IS CONVEYED, (D) INTERFACES WITH COLLEGE FACULTY, ADMINISTRATORS, STAFF AND STUDENTS TO COORDINATE AND SUPPORT THE INDIVIDUALIZED NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT, (E) SUPERVISES COLLEGE STEPS NETWORK OF ON-CAMPUS PEER MENTORS. COLLEGE STEPS ALSO CAREFULLY SELECTS, TRAINS, AND EMPLOYS A TEAM OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AT THE PARTNERING COLLEGE. PEER MENTORS PROVIDE SUPPORT WITH ACADEMICS (E.G. SUPPORTIVE TIME STUDY, ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT, ETC) AND VOCATIONAL INTERNSHIPS, AS WELL AS HELP LINK COLLEGE STEPS SCHOLARS TO THE SOCIAL ELEMENT OF COLLEGE LIFE VIA INTRODUCTION TO NEW CLUBS OR ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL GROUPS, AND EXTRACURRICULAR EVENTS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “To promote inclusivity and equal accessibility in the academic, social, and vocational learning programs we provide via an atmosphere of academic dignity, individualized service and college-based learning for all”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “To empower students living with learning and social challenges through structured post-secondary support. working closely with high schools, colleges and families, we emphasize peer-to-peer services that build confidence and success.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as VT.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2019 as 141 S MAIN ST, WATERBURY, VT, 05676.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 259 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $47,164.
- The organization has 4 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2011.
- The organization pays $1,606,859 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.