Morningside Academic Institute
Too often, the bureaucracy of registering for classes, waiting in line at the bookstore, or even parking hassles dissuade otherwise eager students. Morningside Academic Institute (MAI) solves this problem by making it easier for clients to meet their education and treatment goals. We have relationships with many institutions, including the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise, Irvine Valley College, Orange Coast College, UCI Extension, Centaur University, Newport Mesa Unified School District, and University of Phoenix, just to name a few. We help clients receive high school diplomas or GEDs, then continue on to higher education. Also, clients can discover their passions and obtain certificates in various vocations. Our past success speaks for itself, with clients who came from all over the country now currently attending or graduated from Chapman University, UCI, UCLA, CSU and many more.
MAI offers various avenues as entrances to the program. We have the ability and the resources to meet the client’s needs, regardless of past failure or success. In some instances it may be appropriate for a client to take a small course load at a local community college while focusing more on therapeutic services, while someone else may be ready for a more challenging course load and a gradual transition into full-time status.
Below are some basics of the Morningside Academic Institute:
- Preliminary Assessment: includes an educational interview to determine the student’s academic strengths and weaknesses; transcripts are reviewed and the student is provided with an Enhanced Career Assessment Inventory.
- Application: to assess the client’s compatibility with the college program.
- Approval: Treatment team’s approval of application.
- Initial Academic Assessment: after preliminary consultation and acceptance to the program, students receive a thorough academic assessment.
- Strategic Academic Action Plan: an individualized treatment and academic proposal is created for each student, including classes, lectures, appointments, recovery meetings, etc.; this plan is continually reevaluated and updated throughout the program.
Once a client is accepted into the program, he or she can expect the following services:
- Semester and mini-mester academic planning (based on transcripts and interests)
- Assistance with class registration
- Transportation coordination and weekly MAI community meetings
- Academic and entertainment activities
- Transfer planning (applications, tours, etc.)
- Career testing (through school or primary therapist)
- FAFSA Assistance (financial aids and loans)
In addition, there is a tutoring component to our program. Some of the features include:
- Syllabus Review and Monitoring
- Class and Assignment Preparation
- Weekly/Daily Accountability
- Application Writing
- Paper-writing Assistance
- Test Preparation and Techniques
- Studying Techniques
We monitor the client’s progress, confirm attendance, and check course work to ensure success. Participation in MAI is a privilege that clients must earn. Below are some of the requirements for admission and continued participation:
Enrollment Criteria:
- Active participation in recovery
- Adherence to program guidelines
- Appropriate behavior in both clinical and residential environments
- Medications taken as prescribed (subject to psychiatric review)
Continued Participation Requirements:
- Demonstrates motivation to achieve academic success
- Willingness to comply with program guidelines
- Marked progress toward treatment goals
- Class attendance and participation
The Morningside Academic Institute is dedicated to taking the anxiety out of education. Our dedicated staff makes MAI the leading experts in this modality of treatment, combining academics and unparalleled treatment. Our philosophy is simply helping individuals discover their dreams with our unique motivational approach and proven success.
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