Transitions after high school.

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Aloha FRIDAY!
Hope everyone is hanging in there. I know the end of the school year can be hectic to say the least. Right now, we have a lot of transition meetings (elementary to middle school, middle school to high school, high school to....the unknown) and I thought I'd share this amazing career development resource that is aimed to assist students with disabilities after high school.


TRANSITIONING AFTER HIGH SCHOOL  
It is almost May. Can you believe it? How did this school year fly by so quickly? Well, unless you've been under a rock,  you've probably already noticed the new section at Longs or Foodland dedicated primarily for "Class of 2011" gifts. Transitioning any high school student to the adult world of community college, university, or committing to a career field can be scary (to say the least...) But there is hope for professionals or parents who want a resource for students with disabilities.
Check it out: 



Charting the Course: 

Supporting the Career Development of Youth with Learning Disabilities

This Guide includes numerous quick reference charts, tables, and tools for counselors, career advisers, and other professionals who work directly with youth. 


Quick reference tools are of limited use without an understanding of learning disabilities, so in-depth information is provided on a variety of topics including the types and impact of learning disabilities, needed supports, and research-based interventions. 


This Guide is intended to increase awareness of the fact that the workforce development system serves many youth who have learning disabilities that may never have been identified and many others who may know they have a learning disability but choose not to disclose. Although focusing primarily on youth with learning disabilities, many of the strategies and approaches advocated in this Guide, which are premised on universal design, may be of practical use for other youth.



Thanks to NCWD (National Collaborative and Workforce and Disability) for youth; students, parents and professionals can find resources for students who are transitioning to work or college.

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