1 / 30

Bridging the Gap: The High School to College Transition

Bridging the Gap: The High School to College Transition for Students with Learning Disabilities Mary Jordan, Ed.D . and Wilson Onu , M.S. Something about Mary…. Mommy and Wife Doctor of Education College & Transition Counselor My College Compass, LLC Fonder and President

xena
Download Presentation

Bridging the Gap: The High School to College Transition

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Bridging the Gap: The High School to College Transition for Students with Learning Disabilities Mary Jordan, Ed.D. and Wilson Onu, M.S.

  2. Something about Mary… • Mommy and Wife • Doctor of Education • College & Transition Counselor • My College Compass, LLC • Fonder and President • Onsite Supervisor for School Counseling Interns, Johns Hopkins University • Advocate • Teacher • Runner

  3. Let the fun begin!

  4. 8thGrade • Second Semester/Summer (Before 9th gr. schedule becomes final) • The end goal…High School Graduation and College Acceptance!

  5. 8thGrade • Know Your Disability • Update and Review IEP, psycho-educational evaluation • What role does the disability play in who you are? Academically? Socially? • What is needed to a successful student? • Self-Advocate • Schedule a meeting with your new school counselor

  6. 9thGrade • Learning Styles Inventory • Strengths and Weaknesses • Academia • Four Year Plan • Transcript Review • Recalculated GPA • Extracurricular and Community Service • College Visits • Lesson 1: High School Survival Skills • Lesson 2: Study Skills • Lesson 3: Writing Skills

  7. 10thGrade • Strong Interest Inventory • PSAT • Career Exploration • Extracurricular and Community Service • Update & Review IEP/Psycho-Educational Evaluation (16yr) • Transcript Review, • Recalculate GPA • Fairtest.org and portfolio ideas

  8. 11thGrade • Myers Briggs Assessment • Semester 1, SAT/ACT Prep • Semester 2, SAT/ACT • College Search and Selection Process • Transcript Review, Recalculate GPA • Fairtest.org • Develop a portfolio • Essay

  9. 12thGrade • SAT/ACT/FairTest Requirement • Transcript Review, Recalculate GPA • Apply to College(s) • ACT Engage (Semester One, used to measure student behavior and psychosocial attributes) • Student Success (Semester Two) • Binder

  10. Navigating the Way to Student Success • Lesson 1: Law: 504, ADA, IDEA • Lesson 2: Exploring Self: defining ones disability strengths & weakness, self assessment assignment • Lesson 3: Advocacy: campus resources and role play • Lesson 4: Packing up! New World! What to take to college. Leaving home/family TM

  11. Navigating the Way to Student Success Lesson 5: College Academics and Accommodations Lesson 6: Study Skills Lesson 7: Getting and Staying Organized Lesson 8: Time Management Lesson 9: Life Skills (social, personal and living) Lesson 10: Assistive Technology TM

  12. TransitionHigh School to College • College Connection • Student Support Services • Contact information • Schedule an appointment to request • accommodations • Binder • Wilson Onu, Lynn University

  13. Something about Wilson… • Academic Coach, Institute for Achievement and Learning, Lynn University • Doctoral Student, • Lynn University • Traveler • Fiction writer • NOT a runner 

  14. We will talk about… • The Great Transition • Options for the Empowered Learner • Self Awareness and Self Determination • Coaching for success

  15. The College Transition • A significant challenge to every student • Independence = responsibility • Support Structure (A Lifeline) • Mentors, Peer Mentors • Academic Advisors, Academic Coaches • Resident Advisors, Directors • Student Life, Campus Life Coordinators • Counselors

  16. College Characteristics • Class size, Faculty/student ratio • Major/interest • Pedagogy (Teacher training, professional development) • Nonacademic and social structures

  17. Different Paths Comprehensive Support ADA • Accommodations • Self Advocacy required • IDEA • Modifications • Academic Coaching/Mentoring • Tutoring • Usually, extra cost

  18. The Empowered ‘L’earner • Labelled • Learning Disability Difference • Self-Awareness leads to Empowerment and Self Determination

  19. Self Determination • “A combination of skills, knowledge, and beliefs – including an understanding of one’s own strengths and limitations and belief in oneself as capable and effective – that enables individuals to engage in goal-directed, self regulated, autonomous behavior” (Field et al., 1998)

  20. Self Determination • To achieve self determination, students must possess: • Self Awareness • Ability to Set Goals (Short term and Long term goals) • Manage Conflict/Problem Solving • Self Advocacy

  21. Self Determination and Success • Self Determination is a combination of attitudes and abilities that lead people to: • Believe they can control their own destiny • Set goals for themselves • Take actions to reach those goals

  22. Self Determination

  23. Changing Perspective • Purpose precedes perseverance • Obligation versus Opportunity • College is NOT the destination • “I add the value to my college experience” • The true cost of an education ($/Time)

  24. Tips for Parents • Discuss strategies to teach son/daughter to be more independent (start over the summer) • Student contact academic advisor • Allow student to choose classes • Create a routine to help them remember to take medication (if applicable) • Discuss the importance of utilizing ADA accommodations or support services

  25. Tips for Parents • Discuss Expectations for the coming school year • Academic and Social • Contact (who initiates, manage anxiety) • Set a Summer Schedule prior • AM and PM schedule • Practice task completion • Practice Self Advocacy • Simulate conflict/crisis resolution

  26. Coaching for Success • Why advice doesn’t work • Coaching relies on our ability to influence student’s attitude toward learning (knowledge and perspective) • Success: Set – Act – Repeat

  27. Oh Happy Day

  28. Contact Information Mary Jordan Wilson Onu maryjordan.edu@gmail.com Website: http://mycollegecompassllc.com/ Twitter: @MyCollegeCompas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyCollegeCompassLLC wonu@lynn.edu Website: www.lynn.edu/institute Twitter: @lynnuadmission Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynnuniversity

  29. References • Field, S., Ed.D, Parker, D., Ph.D, Sawilowsky, Ph.D., & Rolands, L., M.A..(August, 2010). Quantifying the Effectiveness if Coaching for College Students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. College of education, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. • JST Coaching, LLC. ( 2009). Coaching Teens and College Students with AD/HD. Training through the Edge Foundation. • Quinn, P., M.D., Ratey, N., Ed.M., MCC & Maitland, T., Ph.D. (2000) Coaching College Students with AD/HD: issues and answers.  Washington, DC: Advantage Books, Print.

  30. Other Resources • Barkley, R., Murphy, D. & Fischer, M. (2008).  ADHD in Adults: What the Science Says.  New York, NY: Guilford Publications, Print. • Dendy, C. D., M.A. (2002, February). Five Components of executive Function and a Bird’s-Eye View of Life with ADD and ADHD; Advice from Young Survivors. Attention Magazine, • King, J., Ph.D., M.C.C. (2006,December). How to Become a Critical Consumer of Neuroscience Research. Paper presented at the annual international conference for the International Coach Federation, Orlando, FL.

More Related