Transitioning to Post- Secondary Education

Transitioning to Post-Secondary Education

There is a lot to consider when transitioning out of secondary education for any student, but even more when 

Education must assist students with disabilities in developing appropriate goals and transition plans for life after high school.  

There are many postsecondary options for youth with disabilities 

Four-year colleges and universities

Community colleges

Vocational and technical colleges

Apprenticeships

Military

Competitive, integrated employment

• Who is the student in transition to post-secondary settings? 

• What changes for the student as he or she moves from the secondary to the post-secondary world?

• Why are self-determination and self-advocacy skills are essential for successful transition to postsecondary?

• What should students know about documenting disability and seeking accommodations in the postsecondary setting?

• How can professionals help students plan for transition?

• How can families support students in transition?

• What is the role of community agencies in supporting transition to post-secondary?

• What can we learn from students about what helps them most as they navigate transition to postsecondary education

• Agreement(s) with higher education when complete