Say YES (Your Education Solution) to College

A College Transition Program for Students with Disabilities
Old Dominion University Campus
May 22-24, 2011

LINKS:

Application

Enrollment in postsecondary education is steadily increasing for students with disabilities.  Yet many students are not adequately prepared to deal with the academic and social demands of this environment. Say YES to College is designed to ease the transition from high school to college.
Will I say YES to college?

Say YES to College participants will:

• Meet other students with disabilities who have successfully made the transition to college;
   

• Hear a variety of speakers who will offer information and suggestions to make college a positive experience;

• Experience a taste of life in a dormitory setting; and
   

• Connect with other high school students who have the same questions and concerns about their readiness for college life.
  
  

STUDENTS

Students with disabilities who are planning to secure a two- or four- year college degree are invited to apply. Applicants must be current high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors pursuing an Advanced Studies, Standard, or Modified Standard Diploma, or students of high school age seeking a GED. Participation is limited to 50 students.

 Workshop topics for students include:

 ·     Selecting a two-year or four-year college

·        Understanding academic life at college

·        Enjoying student life at college

·        Using assistive technology supports

·        Surviving the transition to college

STUDENT COST:  To Be Announced

Say YES to College is limited to 50 students.

PARENTS

Parents of students who participate in Say YES to College are encouraged to attend, as well.   Parent workshops provide suggestions to help families prepare their children for college life and explore the changing roles of parents as children transition to college.

 Workshop topics for parents include:

• Preparing your child for success in higher education

• Considering the best postsecondary school option

• Understanding your changing legal status

• Preparing your child for life away from home

 Parents also have opportunities to interact with college service providers and college students with disabilities. If you plan to attend, please complete the parent portion of the registration form.      

PARENT COST: To Be Announced.

To contact us:

Phone: 757.683.3639
Fax: 757.683.5227
Email: jervin@odu.edu

Joann Ervin
Old Dominion University
Education Building Room 252-1
Norfolk, VA  23529