Jill McAvoy MA LBS I Deborah Hauck Ford MSCRC Career Readiness and Common Core State Standards Students need to be prepared for careers that require at least some college to meet the needs of the job market of the future ID: 272269
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Easing the Transition into College
Jill McAvoy, M.A., LBS I
Deborah Hauck Ford, M.S.,C.R.C.Slide2
Career Readiness and Common Core State Standards
Students need to be prepared for careers that require at least some college to meet the needs of the job market of the future.
Transition from post-secondary education begins at age 14 ½ in IllinoisSlide3
Funding Field Trips
Apply for mini-grants from the school district’s foundation
Seek out assistance from local service organizations or chambers of commerce
Seek out other reliable education foundations and charitiesSlide4
College Experiences
Start with small groups
Scout out cross-curricular activities or destinations nearby the college
Build relationships with access and accommodative services offices and admissions offices
Frontload activities related to college and careersSlide5
Activities
eBooks
Career Cruising website
Career Day at schools or Career Fairs at colleges
Occupational Outlook Handbook website
College Outreach Visits for an indoor field trip at your schoolSlide6
Transition Plans in High School
The IEP Vision Statements for career options
Take an introduction to college course during junior or senior year of high school
Independence skills needed for collegeSlide7
Post-secondary Options
Transition Programs
Bridge Programs
College Study & Tutoring Programs
Non-credit Training ProgramsSlide8
College Accommodations and Services
Preparing Parents and Students for College
Independence Skills Students Need for a Smooth Transition
Documentation Needed for CollegeSlide9
Center for Access and Accommodative Services
A New Name for the Disabilities Office
Appeals to all students
Reduces stigma of disability
Describe the goal of the officeSlide10
Applying for College Accommodations
H.S. Accommodations vs. Post Secondary Accommodations
Application ProcessSlide11
College Support Services
Tutoring
Technology Labs
Helpful websites, software programs & technology
Additional ProgramsSlide12
Project Achieve
Part of the Center for Access and Accommodative Services at Triton College
Grant-funded
Career-based Program
Assists students to develop employment readiness and related skillsSlide13
Questions & Answers
We hope this session provided you with helpful information that will assist you, as you guide your students through the transition form High School to College.