Joan, I just got your link off a KY SPED listserv and I wish I would have known about you five years ago. I have a son who is getting ready to start his second year of college, but is still a freshman. I also have been mentoring for the past 15 years 3 African American male high school students who live in poverty and have learning disabilities. All four have graduated from high school and entered college. One has dropped out, two are hanging on by their fingernails (one of which is my son), and one is just starting.
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Lack of foreknowledge of the college system and its unique expectations contributes to the high failure rate among students with disabilities.
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“Did you know that…?” is a continually-updated column containing news that can help your teen navigate the high school-to-college transition, as well as learn strategies that keep allow him to thrive once admitted. Feel free to send suggestions for this column to info@conquercollegewithld.com
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Parents or teachers of students with autism can learn more by listening to ASKVAL on Blog Talk Radio.
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Challenge and struggle empower students with learning disabilities before they leave for college.
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Students with A.D.H.D. struggle to stay focused on their studies and to meet the organizational demands of schoolwork.
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Hillbilly, or redneck, hangman game with funny animations showing character eating gross things when you lose!
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From farm to feedlot; from franchise to corporate headquarters – rule your Burger Empire with an iron fist! Do you have multinational skills?
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