School Counselors: Facilitating Transitions for Students with Disabilities from High School to Post-School Settings
Assessment
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Explain why transition planning services are important for students with disabilities.- List and discuss at least four ways school counselors can assist students with disabilities in the transition process.
- Ann Haller is a ninth grader who has a profound hearing loss. A gifted artist with a 3.5 GPA, she knows she wants a career in drawing but is not certain of her post-school options. What three areas might you need to assess to help Ann with her transition planning?
- List three sources of information you can refer to Ann so she can learn more about potential employment opportunities.
- The school counselor is instrumental in assuring that ongoing communication occurs in order to better prepare the student for achieving his or her post-secondary goals.
- Explain how the counselor serves as a liaison between the school community, including the student, and the community-at-large.
- Discuss the importance of the liaison’s role in building relationships in the transition process.
