Transition Training for Parents - Module 4: Educational Opportunities

Audience: Parents | Topic: Special Education | Hosted by: Office of Special Education

Requirement for School / District Staff: N/A

On-Demand format

Education after high school can include 2 or 4-year colleges as well as vocational training programs while in high school and into adulthood. We’ll cover the range of options for the range of student needs and abilities.

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Resources

1. Colorado Concurrent Enrollment
2. Career & Technology Education
3. Colorado CTE Website
4. Inclusive Higher Education Certificate Program
5. College Living Experience
6. IN! Pathways to Inclusive Higher Education
7. Think College
8. Colorado Community Colleges

Notes: Update on Colorado colleges. Colorado Inclusive Higher Education opened three new programs- at Colorado State University, Regis University and Metropolitan State University (MSU). The program Cathi Allen started privately at MSU has become Inclusive Higher Education Solutions inside of MSU.

Additional Modules in this series

• Module 1: What is Transition
• Module 2: Who Helps with Transition
• Module 3: What are 18-21 Services? 
• Module 4: Educational Opportunities
• Module 5: Employment Opportunities
• Module 6: Success Stories
• Module 7: Analyze a Transition IEP
• Module 8: PSG Planning for Adult Life
• Module 9: Planning and Preparing Parents to Manage Adult Services
• Module 10: Parent Stories

Colorado Department of Education (CDE) disclaimer:

This CDE guidance document is meant for clarification, is not legally binding, and is not to be confused with legal advice. This guidance reflects CDE’s recommendations, but Administrative Units (AUs) may have developed policies or procedures that differ from those described herein. Be sure to refer to your local AU’s policies and procedures through the Director of Special Education. If you are seeking legal advice, please contact your legal counsel.

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