College Preparation & Readiness Archives

Unofficial Glossary of Typical College Terminology

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Apr 1, 2023 | College Preparation & Readiness, Strategies for College Success

Introduction The vocabulary used at the college level can be confusing and intimidating. High schools can do all students a favor by introducing and explaining these terms. Doing this can help students by letting them know about elements of the college experience of...

College Accommodations Request Preparation Form

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Mar 26, 2023 | College Preparation & Readiness

Did you know? When students with disabilities register at their college’s disability services (DS) office, they may have an intake appointment. In this meeting, a DS staff member may ask students about their past use of accommodations, ask what college...

The Importance of Transparency in College Preparation for Students with Disabilities

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Dec 1, 2022 | College Preparation & Readiness, Parenting for College Success

Introduction When students with disabilities transition to college, they’ll need self-knowledge in order to register for accommodations, figure out how to study and work effectively, and seek help (when needed). Unfortunately, the research shows that not all students...

High School Special Education Teacher Discusses Her College Transition Curriculum

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Mar 7, 2021 | College Preparation & Readiness

Introduction Research shows that the students with disabilities who are successful at college are often those those who have received direct, deliberate transition preparation. When I was developing my second book, I spoke to Ashley Carls, a special education teacher...

Why Students with Disabilities Need To Use Assistive Technology Tools Before College

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Mar 6, 2021 | Assistive Tech, College Preparation & Readiness

Introduction Because colleges don’t typically provide students with learning disabilities and ADHD with the human supports and modifications they might have received in high school, assistive technology (AT) can be an important tool to help them complete their work...

College Students with Disabilities Must Know Their Rights and Responsibilities

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Mar 6, 2021 | College Preparation & Readiness

Introduction A colleague posted to our community of college disability services professionals about a complaint a student had just filed. The student, who had approval from the disability services (DS) office to use her laptop to take notes, told DS that she had not...