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Increasing Access to Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

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Title: Increasing Access to Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Language: English
Authors: Cook, Amy L., Hayden, Laura A., Wilczenski, Felicia, Poynton, Timothy A.
Source: Journal of College Access. Jan 2015 1(1):42-55.
Availability: Journal of College Access. 1903 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. Web site: http://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jca/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2015
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Access to Education, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Tasks, School Counselors, Individualized Transition Plans, Educational Research, High School Students, Counseling Techniques, Postsecondary Education, Inclusion, Higher Education, Educational Opportunities, Career Readiness, College Readiness, Change Agents, Counselor Role, Cooperation
ISSN: 2333-715X
Abstract: Students with intellectual disabilities (ID) are increasingly seeking postsecondary education (PSE) opportunities. High school to college transition presents its challenges for all students, and school counselors are uniquely positioned to assist students with ID throughout the PSE process. This article provides a review of the literature on PSE and specifically explores the different types of PSE programming available and strategies high school counselors can employ to effectively assist students with ID in PSE planning.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 49
Entry Date: 2018
Accession Number: EJ1167363
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Students with intellectual disabilities (ID) are increasingly seeking postsecondary education (PSE) opportunities. High school to college transition presents its challenges for all students, and school counselors are uniquely positioned to assist students with ID throughout the PSE process. This article provides a review of the literature on PSE and specifically explores the different types of PSE programming available and strategies high school counselors can employ to effectively assist students with ID in PSE planning.
ISSN:2333-715X