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Setting the stage

Setting the stage . Video from ThinkCollege.net www.thinkcollege.net/ training/featured-videos. The New Frontier—College . Historical focus on trades and skills is not sufficient in today’s job market. National trend that suggests college degree is key to success

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Setting the stage

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  1. Setting the stage Video from ThinkCollege.net www.thinkcollege.net/ training/featured-videos

  2. The New Frontier—College • Historical focus on trades and skills is not sufficient in today’s job market. • National trend that suggests college degree is key to success • Federal and district movement requiring transition planning beginning at age 15 (post-school outcomes in Career/Employment, Education and Training, and Life skills)

  3. The New Frontier—continued.. • Colleges meeting the demands of 504 and ADA accessibility requirements (more students applying caused a shift in the support systems needed and created) , as well as full inclusion. • The Colorado Paradox Second in nation for greatest number of college degree holders per capita Bottom quartile of nation- Only 1 in 5 9th grade students will graduate from college.

  4. Session Objective • College IS possible • Discuss what accommodation are available for students with disabilities

  5. The New Frontier—continued.. • Average college cost: At least $12k/year for four-year college, For community college class, $240 per 2 credit course after $124 for Colorado Opportunity Fund • Percentage of students with cognitive disabilities attending college around 15%

  6. Why college? • Rite of Passage • Social aspect • Skills development • Community living • Independence –’Freedom’ • Career preparation • Achievement (different goals for student and parent sometimes are present)

  7. Development of Models • Full inclusion • Supported inclusion • Program within a program • Separate (stand-alone) program • Third-party support

  8. Getting Prepared for College • H.S. course selection and programming begin in Freshman year • ICAP-Individual Career and Academic Plan- Transition for all students! Naviance is the tool • Courses- Required for graduation, Tied to post-secondary outcomes, Modified as necessary, and aligned with admission and NCAA requirements (esp. for 2/4 year programs) • IEP development • Summary of Performance provided at school completion

  9. Getting Prepared for College • Organization skills • Time management • Self-advocacy • Life skills • Encouraging students to find their voice • Problem solving • Safety and independent mobility

  10. The Hoops • Selection of college or university • What are you looking for, accessibility, programs, etc… • Tour, interview current students, look at catalog • Application • College Opportunity Fund (COF) • Accuplacer /ACT testing / GED route • Costs

  11. If not college, what? Other post school education options • Volunteer service • Job Corps • Vocational specific programs • Internships, Apprenticeships, • Classes at recreation centers, Free University, CCB resources • Private Schools • Community partners

  12. Resources • TransitionCoalition.org • CDE/ Colorado Options www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/download/pdf/Options.pdf • ThinkCollege.net • http://nsttac.org/content/post-secondary-education • Office for Civil Rights http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transitionguide.html • Jeffco Transition Alliance Group: www.jeffcotag.org

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