CLEAR Expansion Classes

CLEAR students who attend expansion classes learn life skills necessary for independent living while building strong friendships along the way.

All students must meet attendance criteria. Students new to the program must set up an appointment for a new student interview. For an interview, contact the Community Programs Manager, Catie Marx, at [email protected] or 913-469-7890. Students must interview and be accepted before their classes begin but may submit provisional enrollment before their interview occurs

Expansion students may attend classes in one of two ways: independently or through their 18-21 post high program. Those attending independently will receive enrollment sent to them directly via e-mail each semester. One-on-one support and/or transportation is not provided by the Supported Education Programs staff. Students must be able to independently navigate the campus if they are coming as an independent student. For those attending with a post-high, high school transition staff will assist students with enrollment and transportation arrangements.

The CLEAR Expansion program has a flat fee of $20 per semester. Enrollments are processed through the Supported Education Programs office. Students must be Kansas residents and between 18-26 years old. Students are eligible to enroll in and complete the semester in which they turn 27 so long as they are still 26 at the time of enrollment.

Classes fill very quickly, often within a matter of days. Please register early and rank all the classes in your desired hours. We make every effort to place students in their first or second choices, but this is not always possible. Enrolling early provides the best chance of getting your preferred classes.

College Academy

College Academy courses are designed for students who may wish to enter an Inclusive Post-secondary Program, such as JCCC’s CONNECT program, in future semesters or who wish to have a higher level of academic coursework during their CLEAR experience. These courses will require reading, writing and may potentially have homework or more in-depth projects to complete in class.

Fall 2026 Session Dates

Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 25-December 3

Important Fall 2026 Dates

May 1 Enrollment opens
June 15 Enrollment closes
August 25 Tuesday classes begin
August 27 Thursday classes begin
November 24 No class (Thanksgiving)
November 26 No class (Thanksgiving)
December 1 Tuesday classes end
December 3 Thursday classes end
December 8 Social (11 a.m.-1 p.m., RC 101)

Registration

Registration will open on May 1 at 8 a.m. and close on June 15 at 5 p.m.

New for Fall 2026: Registrations are submitted through the form that can be found at this link: CLEAR Expansion Enrollment Fall 2026 – Fill out form

Please note, the form will not accept responses until May 1. Each student should complete the form following the instructions in the form. Paper forms as an accommodation can be requested on a student-by-student basis by calling the Supported Education Programs office at 469-2536.

Payment

The CLEAR Expansion program has a flat semester fee of $20 for each student. Enrollment is provisional until payment is made.

To pay by credit or debit card: Visit the Marketplace portal by June 15:
To pay by cash or check, please visit the Supported Education Programs office (COM 220) either ahead of the semester or on the first day of classes. Cash must be exact and checks should be made out to JCCC.

Class Schedule

See the Fall 2026 Course Descriptions

Tuesdays, August 25-December 1 (no class November 24)

9-9:50 a.m.

European Travel Adventures
How It's Made
Text Messaging 101
Chair Yoga
Making and Keeping Friends

10-10:50 a.m.

Fill in the Blank
Child Development
Behind the Name
Spanish for Beginners
Think it Through
Spying on Nature

11-11:50 a.m.

Personal Care and Nutrition
History of Flight
Are We There Yet?
Mood Art
Building Character

12-12:50 p.m.

Odd Jobs
A Recipe for Music

1-1:50 p.m.

Life of the Party
Great Explorations
Menu Planning
Bullet Journaling
CA: Changing Relationships*

2-2:50 p.m.

Disney Imagineering
Planning Your Future
Universal Job Skills

Thursdays, August 27-December 3 (no class November 26)