Post Secondary Options for Identified Students In the

Toronto Area

Presented by Maria Fera

Agenda

OSSC and OSSD requirements Admission requirements for college and

university Post-Secondary options for MID students Sources for College/University bound IEP

students Post-Secondary Transition = Anxiety Questions

OSSC Requirements

Earn 14 credits (including 7 compulsory credits) 2 credits in English 1 credit in Canadian Geography or Canadian History 1 credit in Mathematics 1 credit in Science 1 credit in Health and Physical 1 credit in the Arts or Technological Education

7 elective credits Students are not required to complete 40 hours of

community involvement Students are not required to pass the Ontario

Secondary Literacy Test

OSSD Requirements

Earn 30 credits (including 18 compulsory credits)

4 credits in English (1 credit per grade) 3 credits in mathematics (1 credit in Grade 11 or 12) 2 credits in science 1 credit in Canadian history 1 credit in Canadian geography 1 credit in the arts 1 credit in health and physical education 1 credit in French as a second language 0.5 credit in career studies 0.5 credit in civics

OSSD Requirements

Plus one credit from each of the following groups: (Group 1):

additional credit in English, or French as a second language, or a Native language, or a classical or an international language, or social sciences and the humanities, or Canadian and world studies, or guidance and career education, or cooperative education

(Group 2): additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts, or business studies, or French as a second language, or cooperative education

(Group 3): additional credit in science (Grade 11 or 12), or technological education, or French as a second language, or computer studies, or cooperative education

In addition to the compulsory credits, students must complete: 12 optional credits 40 hours of community involvement activities the provincial literacy requirement

Admission Requirements For College

OSSD Diploma Grade 12 English (C or U) Some programs require specific

prerequisites i.e. Practical Nursing –requires grade 11 or 12 Chemistry, Biology and Math plus mandatory testing or Graphic Design requires a portfolio

Admission Requirements For University

OSSD diploma Grade 12 University English 5 other grade 12 (U/M) courses Some programs have specific prerequisites

i.e. Business Management requires 1 of MHF4U, MCV4U, or MDM4U or Journalism requires questionnaire, essay and portfolio

Post Secondary Options for MID Students

College Vocational Program is specifically for students with learning difficulties. The program is designed to develop student’s learning skills and work skills which will lead to employment.

Seneca – College Vocational (2 year) http://www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/CVP.html

George Brown – College Vocational (1 year) http://www.georgebrown.ca/Marketing/FTCal/access/A101.aspx

Sources For College-bound IEP Students

All colleges have a disability centre however it is the student’s responsibility to self-identify and self-advocate

Seneca College: http://www.senecac.on.ca/students/disabilityservices.html

George Brown: http://www.georgebrown.ca/saffairs/disabilities/disabilities.aspx

Humber College and University of Guelph-Humber: http://studentservices.humber.ca/ssd/

Cenntenial College: http://www.centennialcollege.ca/csd

Sources For University-bound IEP Students

University of Toronto: http://www.accessibility.utoronto.ca/

York: http://www.yorku.ca/cds/ Ryerson: http://www.ryerson.ca/lt/resources/disability/ OCAD:

http://www.ocad.ca/students/disability_services.htm

Post-Secondary Transition = Anxiety

Strategies:o Parents need to identify the source of the student’s

anxietyo Create a “coping” book whereby the student has a

guide to help take various steps for dealing with his/her anxiety

o Create a checklist which gives the student an overview of what needs to be completed for the transition(adapted from: Levine, M.)

Checklist to Complete at High School Before Transitioning to College/University

I am attending my IEP meetings and know my academic strengths and weaknesses.

I can describe my disability to peers, and staff. I know the kinds of accommodations that will

provide me with an equal opportunity to succeed.

I have visited the colleges/universities I would like to attend.

Checklist When You Are at College/University

I have met with the Disability Resource Office staff to discuss my courses and whether I will need accommodations.

I am using a daily/weekly/monthly planner to keep well-organized.

I am watching my progress closely. If I become overwhelmed by my course load, I am prepared to take a fewer courses.

If I become overwhelmed, I contact the Disability Resource Office staff to discuss my options.

Questions?