EDUCATING YOURSELF ABOUT YOUR EDUCATION

Many high school students with learning differences have worked hard to progress through educational demands to find themselves at a point where they can consider their options for college.  Students in this situation may find that there is much to consider in beginning the process of creating a college list that will offer access to an education that will meet their needs.  Parents and students alike may wonder where to start on this journey.  The first place I would suggest is to educate yourself about the landscape of college, and how colleges across the country offer differing types of support models for students.  Here is a link to a list of articles that can help students better understand what is entailed in transitioning to college for a student with disabilities.  

In addition to the article mentioned above, read through the blog entries from this site and discover helpful articles on many topics surrounding the transition to college.  By being educated about this process and what to expect, it will be much easier to know what questions to ask others, how to understand steps each unique student needs to take to make the transition, and establish realistic expectations about what is possible in the coming years for each student.  Enjoy the learning process and feel free to reach out with questions!