When you go to college, you will be expected to take ownership of your learning. This means that you will go to classes, complete your homework, and seek out academic and disability support with more independence.
There are many skills you can practice before you leave for college that can help you be successful in your classes. The four inclusive post-secondary education programs in Missouri (Bear POWER, PAWS, Succeed, and THRIVE) have identified the following skills as especially important!
Students and families: Use this list to identify skills to practice at home and in your community as you prepare for the transition to college!
Teachers and service providers: Use this list to identify skills you may want to target in the classroom and to help with lesson planning as you prepare your students for the transition to college!
Learn About Your Accommodations: You will need to take ownership of your learning in college. One way to do this is by learning about your accommodations.
Advocate for Academic Supports: In college, you will need to advocate for academic supports that are available to you.
Create a community resource map specific to academic supports
Talk to your high school teachers about the accommodations you need
Manage Assignments and Due Dates: In college, you will need to stay organized and know what homework you have and when assignments are due.
Use a planner or calendar to keep track of your assignments
Identify long-term and short-term assignments
Create daily or weekly to-do lists
Practice Positive Study Habits: You will need to study and complete your work independently.
Click the links below to find specific information about learning on campus at each of the four inclusive postsecondary programs in Missouri: