TRANSITION TO A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY

PROJECT 10 NORTHEAST REGIONAL FALL INSTITUTE

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Kristine (Kris) Wiest Webb kwebb@unf.edu

University of North Florida (904) 620-2769

Career AspirationsAppropriate Educational Institution

Deciding to Attend College

Tips for Deciding…

Choose an array of classes in high school that will expose the student to the rigors expected in college

Have students conduct informational interviews with professionals in fields of interest

Meet with guidance counselors Attend transition programs at colleges or

universities

Early work on SOPsAppropriate coursework in high schoolJob-shadowing

Planning

Tips for Planning…

Have SOPS ready for college admission in the Spring of junior year

Include skills in study skills, independent living, social communication on IEPs

Visit colleges or universities Attend a transition camp or presentation

at college and then plan accordingly

AcademicNon-academic

Preparing

Tips for Preparing…

Academic Preparation Rigorous classes in general curriculum SAT/ACT preparation, use of accommodations High GPA, class rank Personal statement Letters of recommendation Study skills, computer skills Know the differences between high school

and college

Tips for Preparing

Non-academic Awareness of strengths Awareness of manifestations of disability Self-advocacy Awareness of, and ability to evaluate

effectiveness of accommodations Ability to engage in campus life Self-determination Awareness of needed agency support

Finding a match between student and collegeLooking at multiple facets of college attendanceStudents at the helm!

Exploring

Tips for Exploring…

Use worksheets for managing this exploration (example: Dare to Dream for Adults)

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College, School, or Training Place Worksheet

Name of school__________________________________

Feature of college, school, or training place

Information I learned:

This feature is a GOOD or BAD match for me because:

Location

Where is the campus located?

Is housing available on campus?

Is campus on a bus route?

Evaluation of Admission ProcessEvaluation of disability support services

Selecting

Tips for Selecting…

What priorities are important to the student? What services are needed by the student? Does the college offer needed services and

appropriate support? Does the disability support office have

qualified personnel? Does the disability support office support

Assistive Technology? Does the disability support office use data to

inform their practice?

Documentation requirements for disabilityMinimum ACT or SAT scoreMinimum GPAOther requirements

Applying

Tips for Applying…

How do you disclose a disability during the Admission process?

What documentation of a disability is required?

>currency of documentation>SOP

Does the college have a mechanism in place to review applicants with disabilities?

Are letters of recommendation and personal statements accepted?

Resources…

Going to College: Expanding Opportunities for People with Disabilities. Edited by Elizabeth Evans Getzel,., & Paul Wehman

K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities, 10th Ed.

Marybeth Kravets & Imy Wax

College Success for Students With Learning Disabilities: Strategies and Tips to Make the Most of Your College Experience.Cynthia Simpson & Vicky Spencer

Preparing Students with Disabilities for College Success: A Practical Guide for Transition.

Stan Shaw, Joseph Madaus, & Lyman Dukes

Transition to Postsecondary Education for Students With Disabilities.

Carol Kochhar-Bryant, Diane S. Bassett, & Kristine Webb