Postsecondary Education

Become familiar with parental rights regarding the young person’s educational records, as outlined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Become familiar with parental rights regarding the young person’s educational records, as outlined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Approximate Age: Year before entry to postsecondary program | Who can help: Family Resources: Parent rights handbook

Become familiar with parental rights regarding the young person’s educational records, as outlined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Read More »

Become familiar with the key differences between high school and college (I.e., IDEA vs ADA, accommodations vs modifications, IEP vs person centered planning, changes in expectations).

Become familiar with the key differences between high school and college (I.e., IDEA vs ADA, accommodations vs modifications, IEP vs person centered planning, changes in expectations). Approximate Age: 14 | Who can help: Individual, School/IEP Team Resources: Transition of Students With Disabilities To Postsecondary Education Navigating the High School to College Transition

Become familiar with the key differences between high school and college (I.e., IDEA vs ADA, accommodations vs modifications, IEP vs person centered planning, changes in expectations). Read More »

Review how high school course of study could impact the student’s postsecondary options (i.e., certificate versus diploma pathway).

Review how high school course of study could impact the student’s postsecondary options (i.e., certificate versus diploma pathway). Approximate Age: 13 (Middle School) and ongoing | Who can help: School/IEP Team Resources: HS graduation requirements

Review how high school course of study could impact the student’s postsecondary options (i.e., certificate versus diploma pathway). Read More »

Explore options for postsecondary education, training, or continuing education. As a starting point, check out Work Together NC’s postsecondary education program library and What’s Next: College!? Toolkit.

Approximate Age: Start in middle school and ongoing | Who can help: Individual, Family, School/IEP Team Resources: What’s next college guideNC postsecondary education programs

Explore options for postsecondary education, training, or continuing education. As a starting point, check out Work Together NC’s postsecondary education program library and What’s Next: College!? Toolkit. Read More »

Review how high school course of study could impact the student’s postsecondary options (i.e., certificate versus diploma pathway).

Review how high school course of study could impact the student’s postsecondary options (i.e., certificate versus diploma pathway). Approximate Age: 13 (Middle School) and ongoing | Who can help: School/IEP Team Resources: HS graduation requirements

Review how high school course of study could impact the student’s postsecondary options (i.e., certificate versus diploma pathway). Read More »

Gather more information on support services offered at programs of interest (i.e., disability services, peer support groups). Connect with the accessibility and disability support services office when visiting college campuses or vocational programs.

Gather more information on support services offered at programs of interest (i.e., disability services, peer support groups). Connect with the accessibility and disability support services office when visiting college campuses or vocational programs. Approximate Age: 16-18 | Who can help: Individual, Family, School/IEP Team, Postsecondary Program Resources: Accessing accommodations after HS

Gather more information on support services offered at programs of interest (i.e., disability services, peer support groups). Connect with the accessibility and disability support services office when visiting college campuses or vocational programs. Read More »

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