Transitioning to College: What You Need to Know

Abstract

The transition from high school to college is often a difficult one for all students, let alone those with disabilities who have additional issues to address. In high school, students are often peripherally involved, if at all, in determining and arranging their accommodations. Once they move to college, students must self-identify and request the services they need, becoming an integral part of the process. This presentation will discuss some of the differences between disability services in high school and college. What are the differences between the laws? How can high school students prepare now for the college environment? How can high school counselors and parents help students be prepared? How can college counselors help students with the transition? This presentation is appropriate for high school and college counselors, teachers, parents, students and other interested individuals.