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Resources for Students in Transition from High School to College

General Transition Information:

Checklist for Preparing a Student with a Disability for a Postsecondary Education - [PDF] | [Word Document]
Designed and authored by the Office for Disability Staff at Penn State University
Tips for Successful Transition from High School to College - [PDF] | [Word Document]
Differences Between Secondary Education and Postsecondary Education Regarding Individuals with Disabilities. - [PDF] | [Word Document]
Powerpoint presentation on Aligning Accommodations and Supports - [Power Point]
A presentation from Pennsylvania's Community on Transition, October 2006
The Documentation Disconnect for Students With Learning Disabilities:
Improving Access to Postsecondary Disability Services
The Post-ITT Web Site is a collection of resources and activities to help students, parents and educators plan for transition from secondary to postsecondary schools.
Virginia College Quest: A guide to College Success for Students with Disabilities
Preparing for Postsecondary Education: A web paper from National Center for Secondary Education and Transition
The Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network ( PaTTAN) is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education. Numerous links to transition information, disability information, training schedules etc.
The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities is designed for youth and adults working with them to learn about disability disclosure. This workbook helps young people make informed decisions about whether or not to disclose their disability and understand how that decision may impact their education, employment, and social lives.
Transition of Students With Disabilities To Postsecondary Education: A Guide for High School Educators by the Office for Civil Rights
Auxiliary Aids and Services in Higher Education: A publication from the Office for Civil Rights
Disability Specific Information:
Learning Disabiliites in Depth:
Transitioning High School Students With Learning Disabilities Into Postsecondary Education: Assessment and Accommodations
Transition, Planning Your Child's Future Success: A web article for parents from the National Center for Learning Disabilities


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