This is always an exciting time of year in higher education. Summer is winding down, early arrivals like residence assistants and student athletes are preparing to return to campus in just a couple of weeks, and campus staff are putting the finishing touches on all the beginning-of-the-year programs designed to make students feel excited and…
Last time, we discussed a familiar scenario that most parents and educators run into – helping a student plan for their future when their dreams may seem unattainable. I used the example of a student named Kai who, despite having no experience with content development, no notable social media following, and no real idea what…
Parents and educators, does this conversation sound familiar to you? Me: Kai, tell me what you want to do with your life after you graduate from high school. Kai: I want to be a TikTok influencer. Me: What topics would you create content about? Kai: I don’t know. Me: Are you currently creating content that…
As a higher education disability services provider, I’ve seen countless parents hand me their child’s IEP with the hope it will “transfer” to college. This is often a frustrating conversation for everyone involved because the new school year is about to start, and the necessary accommodations aren’t in place.
As parents, we all dream of seeing our children thrive after high school. For students with disabilities, statistics show a significant increase in positive outcomes when they have a strong transition plan in place as they prepare to enter their post-high school life. But let’s face it, wading through confusing legalese, education jargon, and a…