Many students cannot afford to pay for tuition and related education costs. Programs with fees will often be inaccessible. Many students will rely on public transportation to get to classes. Classes and worksites must be in areas where public transportation is available. Outside issues like securing childcare, reliable transportation, and housing can affect the student's ability to complete the program and maintain employment.
Support needs to be built into the program to assure the highest level of success.
Instructors must use a variety of teaching methods in order to reach students who have not typically had success in traditional classroom settings. Instructors need the knowledge and credibility that comes from having practical work experience in the field and must be aware of techniques useful in teaching adult learners. MATC has developed the Direct Support Professional Training Program as one model for trying to tackle many of these concerns to the benefit of all those involved. A Minnesota state college whose customized training department has provided the flexibility needed to transport the classroom portion of the DSP training program off campus to a location more accessible for program participants. Bristol Place Corporation.