Learners will improve their confidence when navigating the college possibilities and have resources to look for, questions to ask, and the peace of mind knowing that there are always answers and solutions if they are able to be curious, communicate, and be engaged in the post-secondary education! They will specifically learn the differences in the laws between K12 and post-secondary education regarding special education, accommodations, and other educational resources. They will learn their rights and how to advocate for themselves.

I am a social worker who has worked with and in higher education for 15 years. I have worked with community colleges, trade schools, private schools, and one of the top five largest universities in America. I continue to teach college courses and currently supervise one of the largest peer mentoring programs established to support first year students. Within my many hats in higher education I have also been a disability access consultant which means I have approved accommodations (similar to 504 & IEP) in colleges and advocated for students to ensure access to their educational rights. 

I will provide a handout and a copy of the slides at the end of the course.