Getting Started
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Overview
Self-Advocacy
Assistive Technology
Planning for College
Applying to College
Introduction
Getting Started
Activity 26
Activity 27
Activity 28-29
Activity 30
Activity 31
Activity 32
Activity 33
Activity 34-35
Summary
Disability Services
Adult Services
Getting Started with your School
Research your school's practices and procedures regarding college counseling
for students with disabilities. Develop a plan to guarantee that they
will use career and counseling offices. This may involve meeting with
your colleagues to define roles. Check with the counseling office for
scheduled college admission presentations. If none exists, consider inviting
an admissions counselor to speak to students and parents.
Getting Started with Parents
College application can be overwhelming for parents. They may be unsure of how much to push, prod, or encourage. While some are familiar with the process, it will be new for others. Share your resources with parents. Not all parents are ready or able to help their children. Assess the level of support available to each student. Some students may benefit from the help of a mentor.Getting Started with Students
Prior to starting this section, assess how the students view the process of applying and getting admitted to college. Consider:
- Do they understand the different application processes?
- Are they thinking about college costs?
- Do they have an effective organizational system? If not, review Activities 24 and 25.
Make students aware of the same Web-based resources suggested to parents. The following resources have been selected as helpful and relevant to Section 4 Applying to College. For additional Web based resources, use the Post-ITT Web site Resources section and search under the key word “Applying to College” or search for resources by activity number or section number.
Think College Early
This United States government site contains comprehensive information about college and links to related sites. One of the related sites that will be of special interest to parents is College is Possible (see below).
College Opportunities On-Line
IPEDS College Opportunities On-Line provides a wealth of information related to college costs and financial aid as well as tools to help students and families find colleges that match their interests.
HEATH Resource Center: Creating Options
Creating Options: A resource on Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities 2004 Edition is a “must” resource for students and families investigating financial aid.
College is Possible
College is Possible is a resource guide for parents, students, and education professionals that includes sections on preparing for college, choosing the right college and paying for college.
Students' College Search
The National Center on Educational Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing educational date. This Web site is for students.
Ladders to Success, a Student’s Guide to School after High
School by Jennifer MacKillop, MSW