The High School to College Transition for Students with
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Bridging the Gap:
The High School to College Transition
for Students with Learning Disabilities
Mary Jordan, Ed.D. and Wilson Onu, M.S.
Something about Mary…
• Mommy and Wife
• Doctor of Education
• College & Transition Counselor
– My College Compass, LLC
– Fonder and President
• Onsite Supervisor for School
Counseling Interns, Johns
Hopkins University
• Advocate
• Teacher
• Runner
Let the fun begin!
th
8
Grade
Second Semester/Summer (Before 9th gr. schedule becomes final)
The end goal…High School Graduation and College Acceptance!
th
8
Grade
Know Your Disability
Update and Review IEP, psychoeducational evaluation
What role does the disability play in
who you are?
Academically? Socially?
What is needed to a successful
student?
Self-Advocate
Schedule a meeting with your new
school counselor
th
9
Grade
Learning Styles Inventory
Strengths and Weaknesses
Academia
Four Year Plan
Transcript Review
Recalculated GPA
Extracurricular and Community Service
College Visits
Lesson 1: High School Survival Skills
Lesson 2: Study Skills
Lesson 3: Writing Skills
th
10
Grade
Strong Interest Inventory
PSAT
Career Exploration
Extracurricular and Community Service
Update & Review IEP/Psycho-Educational Evaluation (16yr)
Transcript Review,
Recalculate GPA
Fairtest.org and portfolio ideas
th
11
Grade
Myers Briggs Assessment
Semester 1, SAT/ACT Prep
Semester 2, SAT/ACT
College Search and Selection Process
Transcript Review, Recalculate GPA
Fairtest.org
Develop a portfolio
Essay
th
12
Grade
SAT/ACT/FairTest Requirement
Transcript Review, Recalculate GPA
Apply to College(s)
ACT Engage (Semester One, used to measure
student behavior and psychosocial attributes)
Student Success (Semester Two)
Binder
Navigating the Way to Student Success
Lesson 1: Law: 504, ADA, IDEA
Lesson 2: Exploring Self: defining ones disability strengths &
weakness, self assessment assignment
Lesson 3: Advocacy: campus resources and role play
Lesson 4: Packing up! New World! What to take to college. Leaving
home/family
TM
Navigating the Way to Student Success
Lesson 5: College Academics and Accommodations
Lesson 6: Study Skills
Lesson 7: Getting and Staying Organized
Lesson 8: Time Management
Lesson 9: Life Skills (social, personal and living)
TM
Lesson 10: Assistive Technology
Transition
High School to College
College Connection
Student Support Services
Contact information
Schedule an appointment to request
accommodations
Binder
Wilson Onu, Lynn University
Something about Wilson…
Academic Coach, Institute
for Achievement and
Learning, Lynn University
Doctoral Student,
Lynn University
Traveler
Fiction writer
NOT a runner
We will talk about…
The Great Transition
Options for the Empowered Learner
Self Awareness and Self Determination
Coaching for success
The College Transition
A significant challenge to every student
Independence = responsibility
Support Structure (A Lifeline)
Mentors, Peer Mentors
Academic Advisors, Academic Coaches
Resident Advisors, Directors
Student Life, Campus Life Coordinators
Counselors
College Characteristics
Class size, Faculty/student ratio
Major/interest
Pedagogy (Teacher training, professional development)
Nonacademic and social structures
Different Paths
ADA
Accommodations
Comprehensive Support
Academic
Coaching/Mentoring
Self Advocacy required
IDEA
Tutoring
Modifications
Usually, extra cost
The Empowered ‘L’earner
Labelled
Learning Disability Difference
Self-Awareness leads to
Empowerment and Self
Determination
Self Determination
“A combination of skills, knowledge, and beliefs – including
an understanding of one’s own strengths and limitations
and belief in oneself as capable and effective – that enables
individuals to engage in goal-directed, self regulated,
autonomous behavior” (Field et al., 1998)
Self Determination
To achieve self determination, students must possess:
• Self Awareness
• Ability to Set Goals (Short term and Long term
goals)
• Manage Conflict/Problem Solving
• Self Advocacy
Self Determination and Success
Self Determination is a combination of attitudes and
abilities that lead people to:
• Believe they can control their own destiny
• Set goals for themselves
• Take actions to reach those goals
Self Determination
Access to
Positive Adult
Relationships
Support to
Manage Social
Concerns
Connect
Actions to
Personal Goals
Changing Perspective
Purpose precedes perseverance
Obligation versus Opportunity
College is NOT the destination
“I add the value to my college experience”
The true cost of an education ($/Time)
Tips for Parents
Discuss strategies to teach son/daughter to be more
independent (start over the summer)
• Student contact academic advisor
• Allow student to choose classes
• Create a routine to help them remember to take
medication (if applicable)
Discuss the importance of utilizing ADA accommodations
or support services
Tips for Parents
Discuss Expectations for the coming school year
• Academic and Social
• Contact (who initiates, manage anxiety)
Set a Summer Schedule prior
• AM and PM schedule
• Practice task completion
Practice Self Advocacy
• Simulate conflict/crisis resolution
Coaching for Success
Why advice doesn’t work
Coaching relies on our ability to influence student’s
attitude toward learning (knowledge and perspective)
Success: Set – Act – Repeat
Oh Happy Day
Contact Information
Mary Jordan
Wilson Onu
[email protected]
[email protected]
Website:
http://mycollegecompassllc.com/
Website:
www.lynn.edu/institute
Twitter:
@MyCollegeCompas
Twitter:
@lynnuadmission
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MyColl
egeCompassLLC
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/lynnuniversity
References
Field, S., Ed.D, Parker, D., Ph.D, Sawilowsky, Ph.D., & Rolands, L.,
M.A..(August, 2010). Quantifying the Effectiveness if Coaching for College
Students with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. College of education,
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
JST Coaching, LLC. ( 2009). Coaching Teens and College Students with AD/HD.
Training through the Edge Foundation.
Quinn, P., M.D., Ratey, N., Ed.M., MCC & Maitland, T., Ph.D. (2000) Coaching
College Students with AD/HD: issues and answers. Washington, DC:
Advantage Books, Print.
Other Resources
Barkley, R., Murphy, D. & Fischer, M. (2008). ADHD in Adults: What the
Science Says. New York, NY: Guilford Publications, Print.
Dendy, C. D., M.A. (2002, February). Five Components of executive Function
and a Bird’s-Eye View of Life with ADD and ADHD; Advice from Young
Survivors. Attention Magazine,
King, J., Ph.D., M.C.C. (2006,December). How to Become a Critical Consumer
of Neuroscience Research. Paper presented at the annual international
conference for the International Coach Federation, Orlando, FL.