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.
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
Important Spring 2027 Dates
Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 19-May 6
- November 2: Enrollment opens
- December 15: Enrollment closes
- January 19: Tuesday classes begin
- January 21: Thursday classes begin
- March 9: No classes (High School Seniors Day)
- March 11: No classes (Job Olympics)
- March 16: No classes (Spring Break)
- March 18: No classes (Spring Break)
- May 4: Tuesday classes end
- May 6: Thursday classes end
- May 11: Social (11 a.m.-1 p.m., RC 101)
Registration
Registration will open on November 2 at 8 a.m. and close on December 15 at 5 p.m.
Registrations are submitted through the form that can be found at this link:
CLEAR Expansion Enrollment Spring 2027 – Fill out form
Please note, the form will not accept responses until November 2. 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 469-7890.
Payment
The CLEAR Expansion program has a flat semester fee of $20 for each student. Enrollment is provisional until payment is made.
- Payments should be made by credit or debit card via the Marketplace portal by December 15. Visit the Marketplace portal
- Cash or check will be accepted in the Supported Education Programs office (COM 220) only when payment by card is not possible. Cash must be exact and checks should be made out to JCCC.
Class Schedule
| Tuesdays | Instructor | ||
| 9-9:50 a.m. | |||
| Space Exploration | Melissa Latham | ||
| The Music of Taylor Swift | Lynette Hewitt | ||
| Life Hacks | Julie Copenhaver | ||
| CA: Critical Thinking | Grace Milburn | ||
| Money Matters | Jacque Bogdan | ||
| 10-10:50 a.m. | |||
| Brainteasers & Puzzles | Susan Jones | ||
| Creative Writing: Short Stories | Lynette Hewitt | ||
| On My Own | Jacque Bogdan | ||
| National Parks | Phoebe Schoeck | ||
| Chair Exercises | Grace Milburn | ||
| Speeches for Special Occasions | Julie Copenhaver | ||
| 11-11:50 a.m. | |||
| Amusement Parks Around the World | Lynette Hewitt | ||
| Comic-Con | Phoebe Schoeck | ||
| Employability Skills | Susan Jones | ||
| Exploring Fandoms | Grace Milburn | ||
| Personal Safety | Jacque Bogdan | ||
| 12-12:50 p.m. | |||
| Conversation Skills | Susan Jones | ||
| Animal Adventures | Kristan Manselle | ||
| 1-1:50 p.m. | |||
| Compare & Contrast | Susan Jones | ||
| World Geography | Phoebe Schoeck | ||
| Trivia Masters | Kristan Manselle | ||
| Famous Kansas Citians | Grace Milburn | ||
| Stressbusters | Jacque Bogdan | ||
| 2-2:50 p.m. | |||
| Cooking on a Budget | Lynette Hewitt | ||
| Building Healthy Habits | Grace Milburn | ||
| Essential Retail Skills E | Jacque Bogdan | ||
| Thursdays | Instructor | ||
| 9-9:50 a.m. | |||
| You-tube How To's | Julie Copenhaver | ||
| Childhood Literature | Lynette Hewitt | ||
| Money Matters | Phoebe Schoeck | ||
| 10-10:50 a.m. | |||
| Current Events: Headlines | Julie Copenhaver | ||
| Movie of the Year | Phoebe Schoeck | ||
| Enjoying Nature | Lynette Hewitt | ||
| Weekend Getaway | Novelette Luster | ||
| Health & Wellness | Susan Jones | ||
| 11-11:50 a.m. | |||
| Mysteries & Thrillers | Lynette Hewitt | ||
| People and Places | Phoebe Schoeck | ||
| Leisure Activities | Susan Jones | ||
| 12-12:50 p.m. | |||
| Employability Skills | Olivia Lu | ||
| Stressbusters | Susan Jones | ||
| Dice and Card Games | Novelette Luster | ||
| 1-1:50 p.m. | |||
| Live in Concert | Phoebe Schoeck | ||
| Cartoon Corner | Susan Jones | ||
| On My Own | Olivia Lu | ||
| Wonder Stories | Novelette Luster | ||
| 2-2:50 p.m. | |||
| Cooking on a Budget | Lynette Hewitt | ||
| Movie Remakes | Novelette Luster | ||