Understand Post-Secondary Options

Less than 14, Age 14, Ages 15-16, Ages 17-18, Ages 19-21, Ages 22-24

Goal:

To have each student gain an understanding of opportunities after high school to expand their training, knowledge and skills through additional programs and schooling.

Before, during and after highschool students should be presented with opportunities to learn about collegeup-vocationaltraining, vocational training programs, and other opportunities for growth beyond high school.

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Less Than
14

Age
17-18

Age
14

Age
19-21

Age
15-16

Age
22-24

Less Than 14

Possible Skill Development Benchmarks to Achieve the Long-term Core Outcome

Explores different types of post-secondary education and training options
Explores potential career pathways that align with likes/dislikes

Service	Schools
Individual Career & Academic Planning (ICAP)	X
Special education and counseling services	X

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Age 14

Possible Skill Development Benchmarks to Achieve the Long-term Core Outcome

Develops an understanding of the potential costs, benefits, and challenges including personal, social, environmental and/or family implications, of post-secondary opportunities
Considers concurrent and dual enrollment including CTE/ACE, etc.
Identifies career pathways that align with their skills, interests/abilities/LMI
Engages in coursework, placement opportunities, extra – curricular clubs, organizations, and college or workforce preparation programs

Service	Schools	DVR
Individual Career & Academic Planning (ICAP)	X
Special education and counseling services	X
Career Night	X
College Tours	X
Counseling on post-secondary education opportunities	X	X

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Ages 15-16

Possible Skill Development Benchmarks to Achieve the Long-term Core Outcome

Understands financial aid options specific to SWD(benefits counseling, ABLE, Medicare waivers, college accounts)
Explores the environment of post-secondary schools
Selects course of study that reflect career pathway

Utilizes academic advisors to inform academic trajectory
Understands supported decision making and guardianship and the relationship to post-secondary education

Service	Schools	DVR	Workforce Centers
Individual Career & Academic Planning (ICAP)	X
Special education and counseling services	X
Advising students about disability support services	X
Career Night	X
College Tours	X
Counseling on post-secondary education opportunities	X	X
Career Development and Advising	X	X
Career & Technical Education (CTE)	X		X

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Ages 17-18

Possible Skill Development Benchmarks to Achieve the Long-term Core Outcome

Identifies higher education options that align with career goal and previously identified needs (2/4 yr. degree programs, apprenticeships military service, career and technical colleges, and service-learning inclusive education)
Participates in post-secondary education and training tours/visits
Understands differences in modification vs. accommodation

Understands differences between IDEA and ADA law regarding supports and services
Creates portfolio and submits applications(if relevant submit financial aid application).
Identifies living options including location and roommates

Service	Schools	DVR	Workforce Centers
Individual Career & Academic Planning (ICAP)	X
Special education and counseling services	X
Advising students about disability support services	X
Career Night	X
College Tours	X
Counseling on post-secondary education opportunities	X	X
Career Development and Advising		X
Career & Technical Education (CTE)			X

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Ages 19-21

Possible Skill Development Benchmarks to Achieve the Long-term Core Outcome

Participates in training program that supports identified career pathway
Connects to on campus resources/understands their availability (disability specific supports)
Understands adult rights and responsibilities and how it pertains to the post-secondary environment

Service	Schools	DVR	Workforce Centers
Individual Career & Academic Planning (ICAP)	X
Special education and counseling services	X
Advising students about disability support services	X
Career Night	X		X
Job Fairs			X
College Tours	X
Counseling on post-secondary education opportunities		X
Career Development and Advising		X
Career & Technical Education (CTE)			X

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Ages 22-24

Possible Skill Development Benchmarks to Achieve the Long-term Core Outcome

Utilizes career center to job hunt and/or plan for graduation from post-secondary program
Self-advocates and communicates desires and needs in post-secondary environment in preparation for or engagement in transition out of post school
Continues to access academic supports needed to reach educational goals

Service	DVR	Post-Secondary Education	Workforce Centers
Advising students about disability support services		X
Counseling on post-secondary education opportunities	X
Career Development and Advising	X
Career & Technical Education (CTE)	X		X