Supporting Student Transition to Post-Secondary Education: Best Practices and Learning Strategies
Enhance student transition from high school to post-secondary education with a focus on developing self-motivated independent learners. This program includes goal-setting, annual reviews of learning plans, and simulations to equip students with essential advocacy skills. Students learn to articulate their learning needs, access support services effectively, and become self-advocates through a structured curriculum.
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A transition program for students moving from high school to post-secondary education K. Manuel kmanuel@ssis.edu.vn SENIA February, 2014
Two students Best Practice transition planning Research Re-design the high school Learning Support Program
Goal To support students in becoming self-motivated independent learners who understand their own learning strengths and needs and know how to locate, arrange and effectively use supportive services. Goal
o Grade 9 Grade 9: Full year Learning Strategies class o Grade 10 Learning Strategies class Grade 10: optional semester or full year o Grade 11 Grade 11: 0.5 credit Learning Strategies o Grade 12 Advocacy Grade 12: 0.25 credit Strategies for Self-
Involvements in developing Learning Plans annual review Review of goals, strategies and accommodations after each reporting period Simulations and role play begin in grade 11
o Course taken for elective credit o .25 credit in quarter 3 o All grade 12 students with learning plans take the course
The aim of this course is help you become a good self-advocate. To be able to advocate for yourself you will need to: Become aware of your rights and the law Understand your own learning strengths and needs Be able to articulate the nature of your learning disability
Understand and use effective skills and strategies to accommodate your learning needs Know how to access and make the best use of the support services that are available.
o Defining and identifying Learning and Attention Difficulties o Confidentiality and Trust o Use of the term disability
o Brief overview of Disability Law o Differences between high school and post- secondary (IDEA vs ADA) o Americans with Disabilities Act 1990, amended 2009 o Disability Discrimination/Equality Act, 2010, UK o Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2002 Canada
Understanding Learning Disabilities general information Differences between high school and college
Reading Assessment reports and Learning Plans Reading Assessment reports and Learning Plans Privacy and confidentiality Student guide for reading report School psychologist as guest speaker Sharing with the group
Simulations and discussion Articulating learning needs and accommodations Role play with unfamiliar teachers acting as university personnel
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