Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Planning for Post-Secondary

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Students will demonstrate the skills necessary to achieve postsecondary success. 1.0

  • 1

    Practice money management skills.1.1

    1. A

      Develop a monthly budget using current or projected financial supports.1.1A

    2. B

      Explain procedures for banking services.1.1B

  • 2

    Participate in volunteer activities at school, home, neighborhood, or community.1.2

    1. A

      Identify ways he or she can be a contributing member of society through volunteer activities.1.2A

    2. B

      Identify and participate in one or more volunteer activities in school or in the community.1.2B

  • 3

    Participate in leisure activities.1.3

    1. A

      Plan weekend leisure activities.1.3A

    2. B

      Participate in leisure/social activities and events in/outside school.1.3B

  • 4

    Practice decision-making skills.1.4

    1. A

      Determine personal decision-making process.1.4A

    2. B

      Use a decision-making model to practice effective decision-making.1.4B

  • 5

    Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.1.5

    1. A

      Practice interview skills.1.5A

    2. B

      Demonstrate listening skills.1.5B

  • 6

    Model age-appropriate social skills.1.6

    1. A

      Define age-appropriate social skills.1.6A

    2. B

      Demonstrate age-appropriate social skills in the school setting.1.6B

  • 7

    Practice desirable employability skills.1.7

    1. A

      List traits of desirable employees.1.7A

    2. B

      Independently adapt work habits to the needs of a specific academic or work activity.1.7B

  • 8

    Practice self-advocacy skills.1.8

    1. A

      Develop an understanding of self-awareness (e.g., strengths, needs, interests, preference) and communicate with various stakeholders on a variety of relevant postsecondary related topics.1.8A

Students will register with specific needed community agencies.2.0

  • 1

    Consult agency registration timeline and agency list to initiate the registration process.2.1

    1. A

      Review agency timeline with case manager.2.1A

    2. B

      Prioritize agency registration with case manager.2.1B

  • 2

    Register with appropriate government service providers (e.g., vocational rehabilitation, social security, health/medical, independent living center, etc.).2.2

    1. A

      Secure and complete application to desired agencies.2.2A

    2. B

      Schedule appointment to confer with representatives from desired agencies.2.2B

    3. C

      Confer with case manager to review agencies to invite to IEP meeting.2.2C

    4. D

      Contact and interview potential agencies to determine match to personal needs.2.2D

  • 3

    Complete application for postsecondary training facilities.2.3

    1. A

      Locate and provide needed information to complete application.2.3A

    2. B

      Submit completed application to agency representatives.2.3B

  • 4

    Assemble needed eligibility documentation to submit with application.2.4

    1. A

      Articulate eligibility documentation needed by each agency.2.4A

    2. B

      Attach eligibility documents to completed application.2.4B

  • 5

    Schedule appointment to make on-site visit with agencies and/or service providers.2.5

    1. A

      Update personal log with contact information of agency representative and date/time of appointments.2.5A

    2. B

      Submit summary of meeting and/or documents gathered from visits to agencies to transition portfolio.2.5B

Students will investigate and determine needed future financial support.3.0

  • 1

    Determine financial benefits available for adults with disabilities.3.1

    1. A

      Compare his or her disability to benefit availability.3.1A

    2. B

      Research benefit eligibility requirements.3.1B

  • 2

    Evaluate desired lifestyle and amount of financial support necessary to facilitate that lifestyle.3.2

    1. A

      Compare desired lifestyle with monetary requirements to achieve lifestyle.3.2A

    2. B

      Determine level of training required to achieve desired or needed salary.3.2B

  • 3

    Investigate different ways to save money.3.3

    1. A

      Investigate financial institution savings plans and benefits of each type.3.3A

  • 4

    Research availability of scholarships and other funding services for postsecondary goals.3.4

    1. A

      Set appointment with guidance office to complete scholarship search.3.4A

  • 5

    Match assistance needs to postsecondary goals.3.5

    1. A

      Complete FAFSA.3.5A

    2. B

      Compare assistance needs to current postsecondary goals.3.5B

Students will communicate appropriate and necessary accommodations needed for successful integration into the adult community.4.0

  • 1

    Evaluate personal needs concerning housing and transportation.4.1

    1. A

      Evaluate housing options which best meet postsecondary goals.4.1A

    2. B

      Independently travel in the community.4.1B

  • 2

    Assist in the preparation and collection of eligibility documents.4.2

    1. A

      Review eligibility documentation in transition portfolio with case manager.4.2A

    2. B

      Determine if documentation is up-to-date according to eligibility criteria for agency services.4.2B

  • 3

    Evaluate environmental access needs.4.3

    1. A

      Define environmental accessibility.4.3A

    2. B

      Assess personal areas of need about environmental access and submit summary of results for transition portfolio.4.3B

  • 4

    Assess the impact his or her disability will have on workplace effectiveness.4.4

    1. A

      Articulate implications of his or her disability in the workplace.4.4A

    2. B

      Evaluate requirements of a variety of workplace environments.4.4B

    3. C

      Examine the issue of disclosure of his or her disability in the workplace.4.4C

Students will work collaboratively on their Summary of Performance.5.0

  • 1

    Refine personal postsecondary goals.5.1

    1. A

      List qualities necessary for successful and satisfying careers.5.1A

    2. B

      Review previous post-secondary goals and revise as necessary.5.1B

    3. C

      Develop timeline to achieve personal goals.5.1C

  • 2

    Articulate essential accommodations used for school success.5.2

    1. A

      Practice asking for accommodations in the school setting.5.2A

    2. B

      Identify accommodations used in school that facilitated academic success.5.2B

  • 3

    Describe present levels of performance.5.3

    1. A

      Review present level of performance contained in IEP.5.3A

    2. B

      Accept IEP documentation as accurate or offer additional information as indicated.5.3B

  • 4

    Discuss current functional skills.5.4

    1. A

      Define functional living skills.5.4A

    2. B

      Complete inventory assessing personal functional living skills.5.4B

  • 5

    Evaluate requirements for assistance and supports needed in postsecondary environments.5.5

    1. A

      Identify functional living skills, needed supports, or assistance needed to effectively participate in chosen postsecondary environments. 5.5A

Students will collaborate with parents, teachers, and other professionals to develop realistic transition plans.6.0

  • 1

    Determine immediate postsecondary pathway upon exit from high school.6.1

    1. A

      Determine type of work environment the student would most like.6.1A

    2. B

      Set realistic goals based on strengths and preferences.6.1B

  • 2

    Identify alternative training opportunities related to career interests.6.2

    1. A

      Evaluate cost, time required for study, and location of training facilities in relation to the desired beginning work date.6.2A

    2. B

      Use personal resources, internet search, career counselors, and other professionals to locate alternate training opportunities.6.2B

  • 3

    Research companies or organizations of interest for employment opportunities.6.3

    1. A

      Use career counselors, internet search, newspaper, and job fairs to explore employment opportunities.6.3A

    2. B

      Identify and use personal supports to gather employment leads.6.3B

  • 4

    Identify colleges that provide educational programs relevant to career interests.6.4

    1. A

      Attend school sponsored meetings to gather education or training opportunities.6.4A

    2. B

      Complete search of facilities providing training in particular career interest areas.6.4B

  • 5

    Develop a timeline for achieving ultimate postsecondary goals.6.5

    1. A

      Compare present performance to expected postsecondary goals.6.5A

    2. B

      Develop a four-year plan of action to achieve desired postsecondary goals.6.5B

  • 6

    Investigate alternate career options.6.6

    1. A

      Gather information on career options related to personal preferences.6.6A

    2. B

      Adjust goals when initial goals are found to be inappropriate or need revision.6.6B

  • 7

    Determine training requirements for employment goals.6.7

    1. A

      Determine level of training required for preferred career options. 6.7A

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 11 and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Planning for Post-Secondary

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