Postsecondary Education & Training
Webinar 1
Access Overview
PRESENTED BY:
The Center for Change in Transition Services
CCTS Webinar Series
Welcome to the 2014-2015 Webinar series on
postsecondary education and training.
Presented by the Center for Change in Transition Services
(CCTS), a Washington Special Education State Needs
Project housed at Seattle University and funded through the
Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
CCTS has been serving special need students, their
families and schools since 1990.
CCTS Introductions
Cinda Johnson
Ed.D., Principal
Investigator
Sue Ann Bube
Julia Schechter
Ed.D., Director
M.Ed., Doctoral
Research Assistant
2014-2015 Webinars
Access Overview
October 8th
Join us to learn how to utilize CCTS resources in your district to improve post-school outcomes
and for an overview of major topics facing students with disabilities transitioning to postsecondary education.
Strategies for Success
November 12th
Self-determination and self-advocacy are key attributes students should possess for success beyond graduation. Learn
how these skills can be acquired in high school and applied in higher education environments.
December 10th
What are the education opportunities for students with disabilities post-high school? Options including on-line education,
vocational education, and 2- & 4-year colleges and universities will be reviewed.
Identifying Options
Applying for Admissions
January 14th
Navigating admissions is challenging for everyone. This webinar will explore admissions issues specific to students with
disabilities.
February 11th
Join us to explore how students with disabilities are impacted by the differences in law when transition
between k-12 schools and higher education.
March 11th
Students with disabilities must seek their own accommodations after leaving high school. This webinar
will explore what to expect and how this process works at different types of postsecondary institutions.
April 8th
Exploring financial aid resources and opportunities to finance postsecondary education
will be the subject of this webinar.
IDEA vs. ADA and 504
Accommodations
Affordable?
Transition Planning
May 13th
The focus of our final webinar will be preparing for a successful transition by learning how to
write postsecondary education goals into the IEP and how to use the Summary of Performance (SOP)
document as a passport to education.
Registration
1) Everyone participating in the webinar
needs to type the following in the chat box
– Name
– Email Address
2) You will be sent a link following the
webinar to register for Clock Hours. You
must complete the registration process
to apply for clock hours!
Thank you for joining us today!
Closed Captioned (CC)
This webinar is closedcaptioned. To view the
captioning click on the CC
icon just above the video.
Webinar Norms
Raise your hand and wait to be called on by
moderator
If you have a microphone, please keep it turned off
until called on.
You may ask questions by typing in the chat box or
by raising your hand (if you have a microphone).
Agenda
1. Overview of education/training transition data & issues
2. How to access & utilize CCTS data to improve outcomes
3. Postsecondary education/training resources
4. Question and answer
Access Overview
Data and Issues
Postsecondary Education
College or University
(4-years, or more)
Community College
(2- years)
Certificate, License
(< 2-year)
Vocational/technical
training such as food
service, automotive
repair or a trade (e.g.,
plumbing, carpentry).
Postsecondary Education
Median Annual Income
2012 Bureau of Labor Statistics
Postsecondary Education
Average Unemployment Rate
2012 Bureau of Labor Statistics
Postsecondary Education
Students with disabilities . . .
– are not prepared by senior
year. (Hitchings et al., 2005)
– do not enroll in higher
education at the same rate as
their non-disabled peers.
(Wagner et al., 2005)
– take 6 years to equal the
college going rate of nondisabled peers (NLST2)
– 25% of WA students with
disabilities enroll in higher
education within 1 year
Postsecondary Education
Critical Interrelationship
Roadmap
Beginning when the student turns 16, or before if
appropriate (and updated annually), the IEP must include:
Measurable postsecondary
goals based upon age
appropriate transition
assessments related to training,
education, employment, and
where appropriate, independent
living skills.
The transition services (including
courses of study) needed to assist
the child in reaching those goals.
U. S.C. §300.320(b)
•
Transition Services Flowchart
Postsecondary Education
Assess &
Research
Develop &
Determine
to develop realistic
academic & career
options
a course of study
and transition
skills
Plan
ahead to insure
accommodations
will be in place
after HS
Teach
Transition skills
including self
advocacy &selfdetermination
skills
Assess & Research . . .
The ARC SD Scale
Self-Determination
– research-based
– assess SD strengths
and weaknesses
– facilitate student
involvement
– develop SD goals and
objectives
Develop & Determine . . .
Big Future: College Board
Washington Career Bridge
Transition Skills
Transition Services
Encourage students to:
– take appropriate coursework.
– use assessments to understand strengths, needs,
interests, and preferences.
– develop realistic academic and career options.
– review disability- specific financial aid opportunities.
– utilize accommodations during standardized testing
(ACT, PSAT, SAT, etc.).
– Understand college majors, admission requirements,
entrance exams, and training opportunities.
Transition Services
Encourage students to:
– start planning early.
– develop a comprehensive transition portfolio.
– access vocational rehabilitation services (DVR)
– participate in ALL college related activities, such as
college & career fairs and college tours.
– be a self-advocate.
From the GWU Heath Resource Center’s
Guidance and Career Counselor’s Toolkit (2006)
Plan . . .
IDEA
ADA
Success
Access
Guarantee of services to
those that qualify
Prohibits discrimination
Ages 3 - 21
All ages
FAPE
Equivalent access
IEP
No formal plan
IEP Team Responsible
Student/Employee
Responsible
Summary of Performance
• Can be used as a passport
to higher education.
• Summarizes a student’s
academic and functional
performance and includes
recommendations to help
the student meet
postsecondary goals.
• Required as part of IDEA.
Improving Outcomes
Access and utilize
CCTS data
Access & Utilize Data
Washington’s special education students who
graduated or left high school between the ages of 16
to 21 are surveyed by school districts within 1 year of
leaving high school.
Data is reported to CCTS (funded by the Office of the
State Superintendent) and then used to improve the
transition services and post-school outcomes of
students with disabilities.
WA Post-School Outcomes
Special Education 2011-2012
Key Findings
FINDING #1
34.3% of students who
exited high school with an
IEP in are not engaged
in any postsecondary
activity.
Key Finding
Key Finding #2
51% of students
who are enrolled in a
school or training
program a year after
exiting high school are
attending a
community college.
Key Finding
Key Finding #3
The disabilities with the
highest postsecondary
education attendance:
SLD (53%)
Health Impairment (27%)
Autism (6%)
Your Findings?
• How many students were interviewed/surveyed?
• What types of postsecondary institutions are students
attending, are they in geographic proximity?
• Does the district have linkages in place to regional higher
education institutions?
• How many youth had postsecondary education as a goal
and how many reached this goal?
• Which youth reached this goal, was there a difference by
disability, exit status, gender, ethnicity?
• Where is there room for improvement?
Resources
Postsecondary
education/training
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
RESOURCES
Affordable Colleges Online: College Guide for Students with Disabilities
http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org
A complete guide to college financing for students with disabilities. Find expert advice on loans, grants and
scholarships specifically for disabled students, as well as resources to help with the job search after
graduation.
Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
http://www.ahead.org/
AHEAD is a professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in
postsecondary education. Resources are provided for educators, parents and students.
College Scholarships, Colleges, and Online Degrees
http://www.college-scholarships.com
The College Scholarships, Colleges and Online Degrees page offers college, career or graduate schoolbound, students of all ages easy access information about a wide variety of subjects which include: Free
college scholarship and financial aid searches; SAT and ACT test preparation tips; information on colleges
and universities throughout the U.S.; and information relating to online degree programs and distance
education.
Resources
George Washington University HEATH Resource Center
http://heath.gwu.edu/
The GWU HEATH Resource Center Clearinghouse provides information on transition to higher education
including information about disability support services, policies, procedures, accommodations, and financial
assistance. The Heath Guidance and Career Counselor Toolkit provides extensive resources.
Online College Database - Directory of U.S. Colleges
A complete guide to distance learning for students with disabilities. Learn how to work with disability
services, employ assistive technology, evaluate online programs, and succeed in the virtual classroom.
PEPNet, the Postsecondary Education Programs Network
PEPNet, the Postsecondary Education Programs Network, is the national collaboration of the four Regional
Postsecondary Education Centers for Individuals who are Deaf and hard of Hearing. The goal of PEPNet is
to assist postsecondary institutions across the nation to attract and effectively serve individuals who are
.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing One publication is: Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary
Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities.
The College Board https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
The College Board’s Big Future page offers tools to help with planning for college, finding a campus and
paying for college. Includes scholarship lists.
Resources
The College Navigator
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) offers the college navigator tool, an easy-to-use feature
designed to help students and parents learn about colleges and universities. The site has information on
nearly 7,000 postsecondary institutions in the United States.
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
ThinkCollege! http://www.thinkcollege.net/index.php
This website provides resources for students, families, and professionals supporting youth with intellectual
disabilities exploring postsecondary education options
University of Washington DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology)
http://www.washington.edu/doit/
DO IT serves to increase the success of people with disabilities in challenging academic programs and
careers. The website provides extensive college planning resources including a list of scholarships by
disability. DO-IT produces: Preparing for College: An Online Tutorial:
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Academics/cprep.html
United States Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html
The USDE Office of Civil Rights has many resources and publications to support students, families and
professionals explore options for transitioning to postsecondary education. One such publication is:
Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities.
Questions & Answers
Thank you for
participating!
CCTS Contact Information
Email: ccts@seattleu.edu
Phone: 206.296.6494
http://www.seattleu.edu/ccts
References
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, PL. 94-142 as amended, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. (2007).
College Board (2006). Education Pays: Second Update. Retrieved September 1, 2009. Retrieved from
www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/press/cost06/education_pays_06.pdf
Field, S., Martin, J., Miller, R., Ward, M., & Wehmeyer, M. (1999). A practical guide to teaching self-determination. Reston, VA: Council
for Exceptional Children.
HEATH Resource Center. (2006). Guidance and career counselor's toolkit. Advising high school students with disabilities on
postsecondary options. Washington, DC: The George Washington University National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education
for Individuals with Disabilities.
Hitchings, W. E., Retish, P., & Horvath, M. (2005). Academic preparation of adolescents with disabilities for postsecondary education.
Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 28(1), 26-35.
Lalor, A. R., & Madaus, J. W. (2013). Helping students with learning disabilities search for colleges: Tips for professionals. Insights on
Learning Disabilities, 10(1), 53-72. Retrieved from
http://search.ebscohost.com.proxy.seattleu.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=89040695&site=ehost-live
References
Madaus, J. W., & Shaw, S. F. (2004). Section 504: The differences in the regulations regarding secondary and postsecondary education.
Intervention in School and Clinic, 81-87.
National Center for Education Statistics. (2000, June). Postsecondary students with disabilities: Enrollment, services, and persistence.
Stats in Brief. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education.
National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center. (2012). Indicator 13 Checklist: Form A & Form B. [Pdf]. Retrieved from
www.nsttac.org/content/nsttac-i-13-checklist
Shaw, S. F. (2009). Transition to postsecondary education. Focus on Exceptional Children, 42(2), 1-16.
Shaw, S. F., Dukes III, L. L., & Madaus, J. W. (2012). Beyond compliance: using the summary of performance to enhance transition
planning. Teaching Exceptional Children, 44, 6-12.
Thomas, S. (2000). College Students and disability law. The Journal of Special Education, 30(4) 248-257.
Newman, L., Wagner, M., Cameto, R., & Knokey, A.-M.(2009). The Post-High School Outcomes of Youth with Disabilities up to 4 Years
After High School. A Report of Findings from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2) (NCSER 2009-3017). Menlo
Park, CA: SRI International.
References
United States Department of Education, The Secretary of Education’s Commission on the Future of Higher Education. (2006). A test of
leadership: Charting the future of U.S. higher education (ED-06—CO-0013). Retrieved from
www2.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/hiedfuture/reports/final-report.pdf
U. S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights. (2004). Students with disabilities preparing for postsecondary education: Know
your rights and responsibilities. Retrieved March 1, 2005, Retrieved from www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html
Wagner, M., Newman, L., Cameto. R., Levine, P., & Marder, C. (2007). Perceptions and expectations of youth with disabilities. A special
topic report of findings from the National Longitudinal Transition Studey-2 (NLTS2) (NCSER 2007-3006). Menlo Park, CA: SRI
International.