Setting the stage

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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)

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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 ParadoxSecond in nation for greatest number of college

degree holders per capitaBottom quartile of nation- Only 1 in 5 9th grade

students will graduate from college.

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Session Objective College IS possible Discuss what accommodation are

available for students with disabilities

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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%

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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)

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

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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

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Getting Prepared for College Organization skills

Time management Self-advocacy Life skills Encouraging students to find their

voice Problem solving Safety and independent mobility

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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

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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

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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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