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Easing the Transition into College

Easing the Transition into College. Jill McAvoy, M.A., LBS I Deborah Hauck Ford, M.S.,C.R.C. Career Readiness and Common Core State Standards Students need to be prepared for careers that require at least some college to meet the needs of the job market of the future.

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Easing the Transition into College

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  1. Easing the Transition into College Jill McAvoy, M.A., LBS I Deborah Hauck Ford, M.S.,C.R.C.

  2. Career Readiness and Common Core State Standards Students need to be prepared for careers that require at least some college to meet the needs of the job market of the future. Transition from post-secondary education begins at age 14 ½ in Illinois

  3. Funding Field Trips Apply for mini-grants from the school district’s foundation Seek out assistance from local service organizations or chambers of commerce Seek out other reliable education foundations and charities

  4. College Experiences • Start with small groups • Scout out cross-curricular activities or destinations nearby the college • Build relationships with access and accommodative services offices and admissions offices • Frontload activities related to college and careers

  5. Activities • eBooks • Career Cruising website • Career Day at schools or Career Fairs at colleges • Occupational Outlook Handbook website • College Outreach Visits for an indoor field trip at your school

  6. Transition Plans in High School • The IEP Vision Statements for career options • Take an introduction to college course during junior or senior year of high school • Independence skills needed for college

  7. Post-secondary Options • Transition Programs • Bridge Programs • College Study & Tutoring Programs • Non-credit Training Programs

  8. College Accommodations and Services • Preparing Parents and Students for College • Independence Skills Students Need for a Smooth Transition • Documentation Needed for College

  9. Center for Access and Accommodative Services • A New Name for the Disabilities Office Appeals to all students Reduces stigma of disability Describe the goal of the office

  10. Applying for College Accommodations • H.S. Accommodations vs. Post Secondary Accommodations • Application Process

  11. College Support Services • Tutoring • Technology Labs • Helpful websites, software programs & technology • Additional Programs

  12. Project Achieve • Part of the Center for Access and Accommodative Services at Triton College • Grant-funded • Career-based Program • Assists students to develop employment readiness and related skills

  13. Questions & Answers • We hope this session provided you with helpful information that will assist you, as you guide your students through the transition form High School to College.

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