Payton Richardson loves all things creative, from drawing doodles to acting, to creating an original book series with her mom. Someday she wants to become an illustrator so she can create her own cartoon stories. Right now Payton is getting support and learning new skills so she can pursue all her creative dreams by earning a certificate in Community and Career Readiness Studies while participating in the Providing Exceptional Education and Raising Standards (PEERS) program. This unique program is offered through in the department of Early and Special Education at Boise State.
Boise State’s PEERS program is the only program in Idaho to offer a State Board of Education approved undergraduate certificate for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Students in PEERS take Boise State classes for credit and are supported by university faculty, program staff and student allies. The two-year program uses a person-centered planning approach to help students achieve their goals and contribute to their community as citizens and in the workplace.
If you or someone you know would benefit from the PEERS program and are interested in earning an undergraduate certificate while obtaining college credit and learning new skills, applications are due by January 1st. Cohorts begin each fall semester. Apply today!