The following documents are meant to assist students in preparing for their transition to various post-secondary destinations.
Cawthra's Pathway Planning link
Guidance Google Classroom for grade 12s: 3humstl
OUAC applications, Ontario Colleges, Apprentice Search, eINFO, etc.: http://schools.peelschools.org/sec/cawthrapark/studentservices/postsecondary/Pages/default.aspx
Transition Resource Guide (post-secondary planning)
Colleges & University sites, accessibility services, support services, financial aid, etc: https://www.transitionresourceguide.ca/
Specific Disability Information (e.g. Attention - ADHD, Autism - ASD, Learning disabilities - LD, Mental health): https://www.transitionresourceguide.ca/learn-about-accessibility/specific-disability-information
College Student Alliance toolkits: https://www.collegestudentalliance.ca/toolkits
Most students will apply for financial aid to help with the costs of post-secondary school. Check out the sites below to learn more about financial aid (e.g. grants, scholarships, bursaries, loans):
NEW - The Scholarship Report: 32 pages
Here are a few scholarships listed:
Canadian Hard of Hearing Scholarships (pg 14) & Canadian Hearing Services National Scholarships (pg 25)
Easter Seals Ontario Scholarships (pg 16)
Autism Ontario Scholarships (pg 17)
Childhood Cancer Canada CIBC Survivor Scholarship (pg 18)
Crohn's and Colitis Canada AbbVie IBD Scholarship Program (pg 24)
Medavie Scholarship (mental health) (pg 26)
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP): https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-ontario-student-assistance-program
Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD): https://osap.gov.on.ca/prdosapconsum/groups/forms/documents/forms/pocont1_074686.pdf
Other Scholarships and Awards: https://www.disabilityawards.ca/ontario/
Government of Canada - Student Aid: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/education.html
Canada Apprentice Loan: https://www.pca-cal.ca/en/Home
Financial Literacy - Humber College: https://humber.ca/student-life/fye/FinancialLiteracy
Student Loans vs Bank Loans - Humber College: https://humber.ca/admissions/financial-aid/osap-student-loans/student-loans-vs.-bank-loans.html
Practical Money Skills: https://www.practicalmoneyskills.ca/
Student Budget Calculator: https://uwaterloo.ca/student-awards-financial-aid/uw_studentbudget_calculator
Parents Guide to Financial Literacy in Ontario Schools: http://edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/financial.html
Ontario Securities Commission - Education Cost Calculator: https://www.getsmarteraboutmoney.ca/calculators/education-cost-calculator/
Post Secondary Event Calendar (from Guidance):
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/139XUL-MSscY45fK62Nhqlzqrv79JfcByQJaGWylBTLE/edit?usp=sharing
Presenter: Sarah Terreberry, Ph.D., course instructor Brock University
Students with learning disabilities (LDs) are attending higher education settings at increasing rates. As one of the most prevalent types of disabilities among youth, it is estimated that approximately 5% of any given post-secondary student population is impacted by LD (Tsagris & Muirhead, 2012).
This webinar will provide insight into the undergraduate learning experience in university settings for students with LDs. Specifically, this presentation will explore student perspectives of the successes and challenges that students with LDs may experience when choosing to attend higher education. Information from this webinar is based on a recent research project that investigated how the needs of students with LD are currently being met at the postsecondary level in Canada by identifying potential barriers of access to support and accommodation.
Educators attending this webinar will gain an understanding of what the student experience at university might look like for students with LDs; programs, services, and areas of support available to students at the post-secondary level; and tips for secondary school teachers, school administration, and parents on how to help prepare students for a successful transition to post-secondary learning.