College +
After high school a student no longer has an IEP. It is important that you understand the difference between high school entitlement and post-secondary education eligibility.
What's My Role?
- Help your child learn about how the laws are different in high school and college.
- Understand the differences between high school and college class structure and instructors.
- Understand the difference between testing and grading in high school vs. college.
Learn more about additional ways to support your child with the following resources.
Post-Secondary Education Options
Learn about what post-secondary education options there are for your child at PACER. HEATH provides this as an option for those students who will not have a diploma.
To Do List
Breaks steps down from elementary through 12th grade about what students and parents can do to be prepared for college.
Check out The Book
7 Steps for Success: High School to College Transition Strategies for Students with Disabilities by Elizabeth C. Hamblet, 2011