PACER National Parent Center on Transition and Employment
High school can be both an exciting and overwhelming time for students and their parents. There are increased academic, social, and extracurricular expectations, as well as exciting opportunities for students to spread their wings.
For students with disabilities, there can be a variety of additional concerns, such as working with school staff on creating an appropriate Individualized Education Program (IEP), deciding on the best course of academic study to further a student’s postsecondary goals, and addressing any health care needs that may affect a student’s success in school.
The road to adulthood for youth with disabilities is filled with opportunity, and parents play a key role.
Explore topics such as:
Communication and Teamwork
Study Habits and Course Selection
Celebration and Support
Preparing for the Future
