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Information from George Washington University's HEATH Resource Center to help answer questions about educational and training options available to students with disabilities after high school.
Program administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service that allows people of all ages and backgrounds to obtain help paying for education in exchange for a year of service.
A member organization involved in the development of policy and the provision of support services for people with disabilities in higher education programs.
Program designed to increase participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers.
Answers to common questions related to college and college prep for students with learning disabilities and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Get answers about the GED test, high school equivalency credential, at the official site.
Information from George Washington University's HEATH Resource Center to help students with disabilities understand the college admissions process.
ThinkCollege.net's guide to preparing for secondary education for people with intellectual disabilities.
Primary objectives are to promote program improvement and expansion for existing HS/HT programs; to help programs establish the state infrastructure to support HS/HT; and to both encourage and assist in the creation of new HS/HT programs. The complete guide is now available to download on ODEP's Web site in PDF and Word formats.
Helps children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Includes resources on preparing for college and transitioning from school to work.
Seeks to increase the capacity of national, state and local agencies and organizations to improve secondary education and transition results for youth with disabilities and their families.
Nationally recognized source of career information designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. This information includes training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job and working conditions.
Provides students, parents and career professionals with information on educational opportunities offered by federal government agencies or partnering organizations.
Information on issues related to student preparation and access to postsecondary education, such as participation and persistence toward degree completion, financial aid barriers, interagency collaboration, personnel preparation and gaps in research guiding policy.
Pamphlet containing guidance for students with disabilities who plan to transition to college.
The Next Step is a 19-minute video that presents personal stories of young people with disabilities who enrolled in colleges, universities or technical schools.
Provides information on educational opportunities beyond high school for learners of all ages.
This checklist is designed to give family members an easy to use list of topics that should be taken into consideration when discussing transition from high school to college. This checklist can be downloaded in PDF format.
Provides online information, support and professional development on topics focusing on the transition from school to adult life for youth with disabilities.
Descriptions of federally funded projects and centers that focus on youth transition. The entire directory can be downloaded in PDF format.
The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities offers a variety of information and resources for parents of children with disabilities as they help their children transition from high school to higher education, employment or other opportunities.
Information from the U.S. Department of Transportation on transportation-related education and careers.
Computer-based testing has been called the "next frontier in testing" as educators, testing companies and state departments quickly work to transform paper and pencil tests into technology-based formats.
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