Conference Presentation

From Preschool to College: Developing College Readiness Skills

00 h 58 m

A discussion with Dr. Jeanine Coleman about the skills needed for college and how they’re linked directly to skills that begin in early childhood.

About the Presentation

With Jeanine Coleman and Morgan McNeill
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This presentation was originally recorded at the 19th NFXF International Fragile X Conference, July 25, 2024.

Early childhood experiences affect the development of the brain and provide the foundation for all future learning, behavior, and health. With a solid foundation, children develop skills to become well-rounded adults in higher education. Inclusive higher education programs are becoming more prevalent across the country because there is a paucity of opportunities for individuals with intellectual disability after K-12 education. This presentation discusses the skills needed for college and links them directly to skills that begin in early childhood.

About the Presenters

Jeanine Coleman, PhD, headshot

Jeanine Coleman

Regis University
Program Director, GLOBAL Inclusive Program

Jeanine Coleman, PhD, is the Program Director of the GLOBAL Inclusive Program, a college program for young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Dr. Coleman has a master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education and she received her PhD from the University of Denver in the Child, Family & School Psychology program.

She has extensive experience in both early childhood special education and, more recently, developing inclusive, full-inclusion academic programs for students with disabilities at the university level.

Morgan McNeill headshot.

Morgan McNeill

Regis University
Educational Support Specialist, The GLOBAL Inclusive Program

Morgan McNeill is an Academic Success Coach for the GLOBAL Inclusive Program at Regis University and a Research Coordinator for the Denver NIH Toolbox Research Study. Morgan is passionate about providing young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with the skills to succeed in college, be independent, and thrive after post-secondary education.