Postsecondary Education
Successful transition planning that includes postsecondary and education goals, with continued engagement and partnership with VR and Education, may increase students’ ability to reach their education and employment goals. Use these resources to support youth to reach their postsecondary education goals.
Training Resources
Predictors of Postsecondary Education Success
In-school predictors of postschool success can provide practitioners with research-based information and resources to improve student outcomes. Find Effective Practices, their Descriptions and Lesson Starters aligned with each predictor.
- Career and Technical Education
- Goal Setting
- Youth Autonomy
- Inclusion in General Education
- Paid Employment & Work Experiences
- Self-Determination
- Career Awareness
- Interagency Collaboration
- Occupational Coursework
- Parent Expectations
- Psychological Empowerment
- Social Skills
Resources from Other Sources
Postsecondary Education Options & Services
- Institutes of Higher Education including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) provide services for students with disabilities when student request accommodations. Find resources on the Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) and the Campus Disability Resource Database for more information.
- Think College is a one-stop for tons of college resources for prospective students with intellectual disability (ID), their families, and their teachers. Use their College Search feature for information about colleges and universities with inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) programs.
Preparing Students
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is also being used in K-12 and on campuses. Prepare your students by using UDL in your classroom so they are prepared for UDL ON CAMPUS. The site provides lots of resources and how-to’s for college instructors and administrators.
- The addresses some ways State VR agencies can collaborate with schools for the transition to college.
- Also the difference between high school and college and information about what to expect from college.
- The College Autism Network provides lots of resources and support for students with autism and those who support them in college.
Help & Info from Former Students with Disabilities
- Get advice from students with disabilities who have attended college in these webinars:
- Don’t miss this YouTube video of a young woman with a disability discussing her college search and accommodations.
What's New
No Filters – Part 2: The Realities of College Life
No Filters – Part 1: The Nuts & Bolts of Getting Ready for College Life
Think Higher. Think College. New Resources and Strategies on College Access for Students with Intellectual Disability
Get to Know Your School Counselor: Improving Collaboration to Support College and Career Readiness for Youth with Disabilities
Key Resources
- Postsecondary Education & Training Preparation Toolkit
- Differences Between High School and Postsecondary
- A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities
- Pre-ETS Service: Counseling on Opportunities for Enrollment in Comprehensive Transition or Postsecondary Educational Programs at IHEs
- ABLE Savings Accounts
- The Center to Advance Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- Who Does What? Optimizing Employment Services and Supports Webinar
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