What does it mean to be college-ready? This broad question is something that has been critically looked at, researched, and talked about since the inception of college. For students who learn differently, identifying concrete benchmarks may be difficult due to the individualized programming often provided through special education. More so, schools, parents, and students need to look beyond traditional academic benchmarks and explore areas such as self-awareness, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and independent living skills.
This session provides clear benchmarks to evaluate holistic readiness, while also providing actionable steps students can take to adjust to college life.
Associate Vice President of Transitions & the Student Experience
What are the skills that students need to interview for and land jobs after college? From social skills to executive functioning, learn how these skills affect employability.
This session presents the role of executive functioning in college, common scenarios and challenges that the independent student encounters, plus simple tools & tips to bypass perceived failure.
This session provides key social and relationship skills needed to adjust to the environment of college – as well as tasks and simple tools that can help students get started and find their fit.