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Graduation Pathways

Graduation Pathways

University Path

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  • Take all recommended courses in High School
  • Be involved in CTE classes
  • Be on or near grade level in Reading / Writing / Math
  • Pass End of Course Exams
  • Take SAT / ACT
  • Understand your disability
  • Know / use accommodations
  • Know strengths and interests
  • Be a strong advocate
  • Use self determination tools
  • Know how to set goals and task analyze to achieve those goals
  • Do extensive career exploration
  • Be aware of requirements for entrance into a University
  • Be aware of various Degrees that can be earned

Community College Path

Take a mix of General Ed and Special Ed classes

Be involved in CTE classes

Pass most of your End of Course Exams

Take the Compass or Asset Tests

Understand your disability

Know / use accommodations

Know strengths and Interests

Self Advocate / Use self Determination Tools

Understand goal setting

Do career exploration

Understand that success can be achieved with in many ways

Be aware of requirements for entrance into a Community College

Understand the difference between an Associates and Bachelors Degrees and Certification

Trade / Technical Schools Path

Take Special Ed. or General Ed courses for core classes

Be involved in CTE classes

Attempt all End of Course Exams

Understand your disability

Know / use accommodations / modifications

Know your strengths and Interests

Practice Self Advocacy / Self Determination Tools

Seek opportunities to explore careers

Understand success is different for everyone

Be aware that many people graduate and obtain good paying jobs when they have training and received certification

Understand what "college" is about

Recognize that every job needs some math, reading and writing skills

Plan to take the Compass or the Asset test

On the Job Training Path

 A mix of classes, or all classes in Special Ed.

Attempt all End of Course Exams

Understand your disability

Know and use modifications / accommodations

Know your strengths and interests

Practice self advocacy skills 

Learn to use self determination tools

Have many strengths in the area of hands on work

Have the opportunity to explore different careers

Be involved in VAC, CBVI, or Bridges

Take Occupational Preparation or Community Skills course

Be aware that there are many ways to be successful

Explore the spectrum of possibilities for more training and what that would involved

On My Own Path

Need to be in as challenging of classes as possible

Discover CTE courses

Attempt End of Course Exams

Know about your disability

Know and use modifications / accommodations

Know your strengths and weaknesses

Practice Self advocacy skills daily

Learn to use self determination

Take the Occupational Preparation course / Community Based Vocational Training

Good calendar and appointment making skills

Practice goal making strategies