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n i n Age 15-16 When you think about it, • start Individual Education Plan meetings and build your transition team school is an enormous part of • explore potential graduation dates your life prior to transition, • become familiar with your options and the during transition and after transition planning process graduation. School helps shape • start to think about potential community a path for your future. Your experiences, adult options and what you want to do after high school school experience may help you • provide information on strengths/interest/dreams to create a functional future to your family and IEP team plan by giving you experiences to try new things and design your future dreams and Age 16-17 attainable goals. • make sure you know the implications of leaving school before completing graduation requirements • become familiar with availability of adult supports e ie e • attend ongoing IEP meetings e Most likely, education has played a big role in your life, Age 17-18 since you have been in school • participate in ongoing career development since you were a young child. • attend ongoing IEP meetings with transition team Most people will nish high • make sure all supports are in place to graduate and school anywhere between the move on to post-secondary education/training ages of 18 – 21. After high • school therapy will start looking at an equipment transfer plan school you can attend a post- • increase work/community experiences secondary program, or you may • appropriate work/community experiences may choose to work. Whatever your include ongoing carrer development, volunteer choice, nishing high school experiences, exploration of day programming is an important step in your options, exposure to recreational opportunities • ensure graduation/completion requirements have transition to the adult world. been met While in high school, you may not feel like you are being challenged enough, or may not Age of Majority have your needs met in other • students have the right to attend school until ways. is is a good time to they graduate or until June of the calendar year in which they turn 21 start to advocate for yourself. is means that you can tell teachers and your parents what you want and need. It is important to start doing this in
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e e ni i n (concepts) high school, because it will be Adapted Education: expected of you after you leave Where the classroom setting is adapted to meet the needs of high school. the student. Advocate: Some of you may be tempted Someone who exercises their right to be heard, to speak, to to leave school before turning write in support or in favour of an issue or cause. 18 or graduating. is is not always a wise decision since Continuing education courses: most employers want to hire is is education after high school. Depending on what high school graduates. Also if school, you can earn a diploma, certi cate or degree. you are interested in training IEP-Individual Education Plan after high school, most is is the plan that is developed by you and your transition schools will want you to have team throughout your high school years. e plan is completed your grade 12. individualized and should be directed by the student. MAPS (Making Action Plans) & PATH (Planning Alternative Tomorrow with hope): MAPS and PATHS are tools that can help you understand yourself better, de ne you life goals and help you make choices and decisions. ey can also provide your transition team with a stronger sense of what you want to achieve in your life. Mature student: If you’ve been out of High School for one year and want to return, you can come back with mature student status. To enter a post-secondary as a mature student you must be 21 years of age as opposed to being out of school for a year for high school students. Post-Secondary Program: is is a program found within a university or college that o ers courses that lead to a degree, diploma or certi cate. Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Services to help you with career planning, educational and job training and support for employment purposes.
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While in High School:
• ere are di erent options available to you while you are in high school. You can participate in a vocational stream, which help to train you in a certain trade, work experiences, or classes in the regular curriculum. • Having an IEP (Individual Education Plan) while in school will help to make sure that you stay on track and make the best decisions while in school. • A MAP or PATH is sometimes helpful in deciding what you would like to do after you nish high school. • If you are interested in a post-secondary program, there are certain courses you will need to take while you are in high school. • Learning time management skills and how to advocate for yourself now will be a big help for you in the future. • If you’ve been out of High School for one year and want to return, you can come back with mature student status.
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• If you have left school early, or without the proper courses, you can upgrade courses and skills after high school. • e City of Winnipeg o ers subsidized courses through the leisure guide. Other communities o er these as well. • You may be eligible for a Vocational Rehabilitation program. ese programs can help you choose an appropriate post-secondary program and may help pay for it. • If you choose to go to university or college, there are Accessibility and Academic Advisors who can help you decide which courses are best for you, and who will make sure you have access to the your classrooms and equipment.
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• To enter a post- secondary program as a mature student you must be 21 years of age as opposed to being out of high school for a year for high school students.
• ere is nancial assistance available through scholarships and bursaries that you can apply for
• You may require a Canada Student Loan to help pay for a post-secondary program, you can apply for a student loan online.
• You may qualify for additional grants, once you apply for a student loan. ere are two Canada Student Grants available to student with permanent disabilities. ese can only be applied for while applying for a student loan.
• You do not have to take out a student loan to receive the grant.
• You can receive a tax credit for post-secondary education.
• Continual learning is a very important part of keeping your brain active.
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University of Brandon P: 204-727-9649 E: [email protected] W: www.brandonu.ca
e e University of Manitoba n P: 204-474-8800 i i n l Toll Free: 1-800-432-1960 n m i n W: www.umanitoba.ca
University of Winnipeg P: 204-786-7811 E: [email protected] W: www.uwinnipeg.ca
Yellowquill College P: 204-953-2800 E: [email protected] W: www.yellowquill.org
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