Post-Secondary Planning November 2014. Post-Secondary Pathways.
Visions of Post-Secondary Education
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Visions of Post-Secondary Education
• Julie SmithTransition Specialist
A Narrow Vision
COLLEGE
A Complete Vision
POST HIGH SCHOOL
Community College
4 Year College
Work
Technical School
Alternative Post-
Secondary
Life Long Learning
2 year College
Apprenticeships
“Once you reach adulthood, the key to success will not be demonstrating teacher-pleasing competence across fields; it will be finding a few things you love, and then
committing yourself passionately to them.”DAVID BROOKS
Is College the Right Choice?
What kind of skills do you need in order to be successful in college? ◦ Strong self motivation in college prep courses◦ A full scale I.Q. in the average range of
intelligence◦ Solid ability to understand verbal concepts and
symbols and to communicate ideas and thoughts both orally and in writing
◦ Understanding of your learning style, including an awareness of your academic strengths and weaknesses
◦ Ability to function independently in the academic environment
Necessary Skills
High School vs. The Real World IDEA
◦ Schools’ responsibility◦ LRE, quality and free◦ Individualized
Planning and related services
◦ Applies until student graduates of reaches age of 22
◦ Transition services
ADA◦ Individual
Responsibility◦ Focus on
accommodations◦ Focus on
nondiscrimination and undue hardship
◦ No link between federal funds and compliance with the law
No IEP No IDEA, working under ADA and 504
regulations Pay for services Students must self identify
High School vs. The Real World
Understand the disability and needs Understand the student’s strengths and
how he/she learns best What strategies are beneficial Practice becoming a self advocate Know your rights!
Preparing your Students
Encourage student to be active in the IEP process and other decision making situation
Help student identify future goals or desired outcomes
Develop a list of strengths and areas of need
Develop a list of accommodations Understand learning styles
Preparing your Students
For students with disabilities, decision making is complicated by limited choices and the tendency for others to tell the student what to do.
Limitations
Should you disclose? How? ◦ Personal Statement
accommodations student has used what made the student successful examples from CHOICES booklet
Be careful to not “over-disclose” Talk with your counselor and/or Transition
Counselor to discuss how and what to disclose
Disclosure
At most schools you need to meet the admissions requirements to be accepted. After you are accepted you work through the disability support centers to gain accommodations.
Special Consideration?
In order to get accommodations, you need to provide the school or program with documentation of the disability◦ Sign off on consent to disclose◦ Ask Case Manager/Transition Coordinator to send
the documents directly to the school ◦ Private testing?◦ Remember that students files are held by the the
district for 5 years after graduation
Accessing services
Two and Four Year Colleges
Case Management Model – Schools work on an individual basis with students to insure success.
Services Model – School provides appropriate accommodations for students based on their needs.
Programs vs. Services
Decisions regarding the exact accommodations are made on an individual basis.
College selects the services Colleges are not required to provide aides,
services or devices for personal use or study
Requirements for graduation are the same as general population.
Services in College
UW – Oshkosh (Project Success) UW- Whitewater (Project Assist) Southern Illinois University (Achieve
Program) Lynn (Comprehensive Support Program) Loras (Learning Disabilities Program) University of Arizona (SALT Program) U of Indianapolis (BUILD) Vincennes University (STEP) Lincoln College
Schools with Special Programs (examples)
Landmark – specifically for students with LD or ADHD
Beacon – specifically for students with LD
Schools Specific for Disabilities (examples)
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater University of Illinois University of Wisconsin – Madison Purdue University of Arizona
Disability Friendly Schools (examples)
Community Colleges
College of Lake County, Harper, Oakton Offer a variety of programs both technical
and academic All schools have offices for students with
disability Remedial classes are sometimes necessary Some students will not be eligible for CC
coursework
Community College
Vincennes (STEP Program) Lincoln (ADHD) also good for LD Ferris State (some two year programs) Kirkwood
Two Year Colleges with Residential Options
Alternative Post-Secondary
Some programs focus on basic skills review and reinforcement of independent life skills.
usually have their own contained facility or separate facilities on traditional campuses.
strong vocational component. An experiential approach to skill building and
vocational planning leads to non-degree status upon graduation from the program.
These programs are designed to accommodate students whose options may not include traditional college
Alternative Post-Secondary Programs
PACE Program (National Louis) ELSA (Elmhurst College) Career Foundations (Harper College) Personal Success Program (College of Lake
County)
Post Secondary Options (local)
Chapel Haven; Westville, Conn. Lesley College- Threshold Program; Cambridge,
MA Life Development Institute; Phoenix, AZ Minnesota Life College; Richfield, MN New York Institute of Technology - VIP Program; Riverview School - GROW Program; East
Sandwich, MA Univ. of Alabama - Birmingham; Horizon
Program. Supported School to Work Transition Program,
Lewis and Clark Community College., Godfrey, Il Reach Program, University of Iowa
Post-Secondary Options
A good choice for students with special needs?◦ More “hands on” programs◦ Requirements vary but most require subject
based tests to assess potential for success in the chosen program
◦ Most schools require a similar work ethic and academic component as college
◦ Many do not offer anything more than mandated accommodations
Technical/Vocational Schools
Community College Certificate Programs
Certificate programs are also available through vocational programs that are not taught in a community college, such as through adult education programs or specialized vocational schools. In addition, some high schools offer vocational classes to adults.
Technical and Vocational Certificates
Environmental Technical Institute (ETI) Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Full Sail Flash Point Academy Aveda Institute Pivot Point Academy Cooking and Hospitality Institute of
Chicago (CHIC) ORT Institute
Technical/Vocational Schools (examples)
Summer Programs
Usually held on campus and give students a “feel” for what college is like
Both academic and social components Not always limited to graduating seniors or
students who have been accepted to the college
Summer Programs
College Living Experience (CLE) -The CLE Summer Program Denver, CO
Colorado Mountain College (CMC) Summer College-Prep Program Alpine ADVANTAGE Steamboat Springs, CO
George Washington University - The GW Summer Scholars Washington D.C.
St. Ambrose University - Davenport, IA Curry College -The Learning Academy Milton, MA Landmark School -Preparatory Summer Program Prides
Crossing, MA, South Putney, VT Southern Illinois University -Carbondale, ILOther programs can be found in Naviance
Summer Programs
“Picking a college is like picking a spouse. You don't pick the "top ranked" one, because that has no meaning. You pick the one with
the personality and character that complements your own.”David Brooks
Keep the students interest in mind Do not set the student up for failure Apply to a range of programs Research Campus/Site visits Know how student learns and operates Help the student to make smart decisions
regarding college
Choosing the right program
CHOICES Fair www.postsecondarychoices.org
OPTIONS Fair Transition Coordinator Naviance/CareerCruising College and Career Center College Visits/Internet Exploration Heath Center http://www.heath.gwu.edu Glenbrook Transition Website
www.glenbrooktransition.org
Resources
Questions?