Special Education - Post High School Transition Links & Community Supports
POST-HIGH SCHOOL AND TRANSITION SUPPORTS
The Transition from High School to College:
Special Education Secondary Transition and Graduation - From the Utah State Board Of Education (USBE)
USBE: Transition Elevated App - App for planning your student’s transition support
USBE Transition Padlet Resources - More resources from the Utah State Board of Education
Career and Technical Education/Certification options available for High Schoolers: Career Pathways in Utah
COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND CAREER RESOURCES
Plan to take the ACT Junior Year regardless of the current school’s policy on their admissions requirements. Universities and Colleges will use this testing information to place the student in the correct Math, Science, and English classes. Otherwise, you might have to take placement exams.
Available colleges in Utah and detailed information: https://collegeisutah.com
Preparing for, paying for, and choosing the right college: Utah College Guide
A list of the best places to search for Scholarships: https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/finding-scholarships-for-college-students/
Contact your counselor. They have lots of information for you!
SUPPORTS FOR ALL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN COLLEGE
All colleges have disability services where students can apply for supports:
Accommodations
Assistive Technology
Some colleges in Utah have additional supports:
Student Mentors: Southern Utah University (SUU), Weber State University (WSU), and Utah Valley University (UVU).
Disability-Specific Supports: Passages @ UVU for students with Autism (see more information about this below) and the University of Utah mentors for students with Autism.
Student mentors are students with disabilities themselves who will help mentor and support new students with disabilities!
Vocational Rehab
Links:
Applying for VR Services Video
Information:
Available Services:
Education and Career Support
Training
Transportation
Medication
Medical Appointments
Tools/Technology
Counseling/Guidance
There is a waitlist, and you must apply, so get signed soon! By 14 or 16 is ideal. It's good to know this service may not be free depending on income.
Workforce Services
Links:
Career Exploration
Workplace Readiness
Counseling on Post-secondary Ed.
Self-Advocacy
Work-based Learning Experiences
Information:
Workforce Services ETS is easier to get into while you're waiting for Vocational Rehab; it's your foot in the door to start here as well.
Job Support
Resume, Career Testing, Etc
Pre-Employment Training
Grant-Funded and Free to the Family
They can send you data for student progress reports, including IEP goals.
Start looking at this in 10th grade.
College Agencies
Links:
UVU Passages Program + Application (ASD Students + Parents)
Disability Resource Centers:
Information:
For students on the Autism spectrum, there is a 2-year program at $300 a semester, that includes peers, mentors, social skills, training, taught by instructors on the spectrum, curriculum, real-life topics, transportation, and a parent program that is amazing! For college IEP goals.
Fill this out in a VIP meeting. Cannot receive IEP supports from MHA in concurrent enrollment classes from Utah Tech or USU, but CAN go through the college for these supports.
There are similar accommodations available, but the IEP does not transfer legally to college.
Interest-Specific Internship and Job Opportunities
Information
Work through our Counseling Department.
Call or set goals for students to contact community agencies and inquire about availability.
Contact your desired company or affiliation and find out what they have available!
HELPFUL LINKS
List of Utah Colleges and Universities Disability Resource Centers: https://ushe.edu/wp-content/uploads/pdf/k-12/ucaw/Disability_Resource_Centers.pdf
College Supports for Students with Disabilities: https://www.bestcolleges.com/blog/finding-scholarships-for-college-students/
Students with Disabilities Scholarship Opportunity - Golden Key Scholarship: https://www.disabilityinutah.org/golden-key-scholarship/
More Support for Those With Disabilities Applying to Colleges: https://thinkcollege.net/resources/resources-by-topic/academic-access
Best Accredited Colleges for Students with Disabilities: https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/best-accredited-colleges-schools-for-students-with-disabilities/
FAQs About College Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: https://padlet.com/transitionutah/preparing-students-with-disabilities-for-success-in-postseco-bgxlsawrm0nzihjx/wish/2520983353
Your Rights: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html
https://www.onlinecolleges.net/for-students/hearing-impaired-students/
Updated 2/2024. Contact kritter@mountainheightsacademy.org if this page needs additional updates.