Transitions to post-secondary learning for students with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder

Life after high school is the beginning of a student’s independent, adult life. While this is a very exciting time, it also brings new demands and increased responsibility. The transitions program combines video, role-playing, discussion and workbook exercises that help you:

Know yourself—Students will learn how to describe their learning issues in plain language and identify and build on their strengths.

Know your rights You will understand how changes in law impact you as you move from high school to college.

Establish criteria Students will be clear about the level of academic support and the specific accommodations they will require in college.

Define and practice self-advocacy You’ll learn the steps to becoming an effective self advocate and how to explain your academic needs so you can talk with your professors with confidence.

Plan for change You will understand how the differences between high school and college learning environments will affect you personally and how to prepare.

Set goals You will identify the personal changes and new skills you will need to learn in order to meet your new educational goals.

The program is offered in a series of small group and individual sessions depending on student need and circumstances.