FURTHER EDUCATION
California Department of Education
Secondary Transition Planning
Education and Training
Resources and guidelines to assist youth with disabilities as they transition from school to adult life, including education and training,
employment and independent living: CDE Secondary Transition Planning
Resources are organized into five categories: Employment, Education and Training, Independent Living, Compliance, and the
Guideposts for Success document:
Employment
Education and Training
Independent Living
Compliance
Guideposts for Success
Employment First Policy
Resources and guidelines for educators, parents, and agencies that will assist transition age youth develop postsecondary goals that lead to competitive, integrated employment (CIE).
Apprenticeships:
Please click on this link to a separate tab for a list of apprenticeship opportunities in California: Apprenticeships
Trade (or Vocational Training) Schools:
We have several trade schools in north county San Diego. Trade Schools are a great option for students who want to obtain quick certification
in a skill or trade. Financial Aid may be available depending on the school.
This guide provides useful information when considering this option: Guide to Trade School For People with Disabilities
Local Colleges:
Cal State San Marcos: http://www.csusm.edu
Mira Costa College: http://www.miracosta.cc.ca.us
Palomar College: http://www.palomar.edu
Think College: https://thinkcollege.net/ - a website dedicated to informing individuals with intellectual disabilities regarding college options. This website includes sections on technical assistance, training and resources.
Misc. publications:
Making My Way Through College - This great publication is from the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability. Subject matter includes:
Get the Facts about College
- Decisions about Disability Disclosure & Connecting to Disability Services
- Get to Know Your School
- Figure out Your Finances
- Learn about Disability Benefits Planning
- Decide What Support You Need & Get Connected
- Connect with Other Students, Including Students with Disabilities
- Take Charge of Your Health & Well-being
- Understand Yourself
- Create Your Individualized Plan
Think College (a national organization dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving inclusive higher education options for people with intellectual disabilities): This website http://www.thinkcollege.net/ provides news, publications, topics and free webinars, videos and other training opportunities.
SAT and/or ACT Accommodations:
All requests for accommodations and EL supports, including appeals, must be submitted by the published late registration deadline for your
preferred test date through the Test Accessibility and Accommodations (TAA) system.
The websites are:
College Board - Accommodations on Exams
ACT - Test Accommodations
Please contact your student’s counselor and/or monitoring teacher if you have questions about the accommodations.
Affordable Colleges and Online Courses:
Affordable Colleges Online
Whether you’re looking for online colleges with financial aid or affordable colleges and universities with a good return on investment, this website
has done the research so you don’t have to.
You can obtain an online degree from a four-year college for a fraction of the cost of attending the school.
The site has developed a comprehensive lists of affordable college and online college options. They also provide information regarding financial aid
options and advice on filling out the FAFSA form.
Making College Affordable:
Scholarships specifically for students with disabilities: College Scholarships for Students With Disabilities
Financial Aid and Scholarships:
FAFSA: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
Cal Grant: How to Apply for the Cal Grant
Options: http://www.mappingyourfuture.org/paying/financialaid.htm
Scholarships: http://www.thebestcolleges.org/scholarships-for-student-with-disabilities/
Job Corps
Job Corps: http://www.jobcorps.gov - a voluntary program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, which provides eligible young men and
women with an opportunity to gain the experience they need to begin a career or advance to higher education.
Job Corps is the nation's largest career technical training and education program for young people at least 16 years of age that qualify as low income.
Job Corps is a free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep
a good job. Job Corps provides the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life. Job Corps offers hands-on training in more than 100
career technical areas, including: automotive and machine repair, construction, finance and business services, health care, hospitality, information
technology, manufacturing, renewable resources, and many more. All training programs are aligned with industry certifications and are designed
to meet the requirements of today's careers.
A list of careers offered and detailed information about each course can be found at: Job Corps Careers and Training
Job Corps also offers the opportunity to earn a high school diploma or a GED for those youth who don't have either. For youth who already have a
high school diploma, Job Corps can help them prepare for college through partnerships with local colleges. Courses in independent living,
employability skills, and social skills are offered to all Job Corps students in order to help them make the transition into the workplace.
Our local Job Corps is located at:
1325 Iris Avenue, Building 60
Imperial Beach, CA 91932-3751
Tel: (619) 429-8500
Fax: (619) 429-4909
http://sandiego.jobcorps.gov