9th Grade Checklist
Things to consider for 9th grade students with a disability and their parents when preparing for a post-secondary education
Students should...
- Attend and be involved in IEP meetings with parents, teachers and special education personnel.
- Ask the school about career assessments and exploration programs at the high school (e.g., Does the school provide career counseling or testing?).
- Meet with guidance counselors about courses required for college or post-secondary school (i.e., Foreign Language, Math, English, Science, etc).
- Discuss plans and goals with parents (What will I do after high school?). Discuss the costs related to plans and goals.
- Meet with guidance counselors about future plans.
- Obtain post-secondary school and college brochures.
- Search Web sites for colleges and post-secondary schools to learn more about
- course requirements
- potential majors
- costs
- services for students with disabilities
- living arrangements
- activities
- student life
Parents should...
- Become involved with or remain involved with their child’s IEP process.
- Discuss career goals and college plans with their child.