Download or read book Realizing the College Dream with Autism Or Asperger Syndrome written by Ann Palmer and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Palmer advises parents and professionals how to prepare the student for the transition from school and home life to a new environment and educational challenge, and how to support them through potential problems such as academic pressure, living away from home, social integration and appropriate levels of participation in college.
Download or read book Realizing the College Dream written by Cantor Edited by (Jeremy. Donnely, Nisa. Halimah, Elizabeth. Kaufman, Gail) and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Assessing the Use and Impact of ECMC Foundation s Realizing the College Dream Curriculum written by Abby Miller and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2004 ECMC Foundation published a guide called "Realizing the College Dream" (RTCD) which is designed for educators and staff to help low-income, first-generation college, middle and high school students increase their expectations of attending postsecondary education, and take steps to realize this goal. While ECMC Foundation trainings and downloads reveal who has received the guide, they cannot tell how the guide has been used by professionals as they interact with students and their families. In order to ascertain the usage, effectiveness and value of the materials, ECMC Foundation commissioned this study from The Pell Institute for the Study of Higher Education. The goal of this study is to learn how well the materials have been used since their distribution through trainings, the website, and other channels. Respondents to the ECMC Foundation/Pell Institute "Realizing the College Dream" usage survey have reached a total of nearly 30,000 students and parents, and several programs have reached over 1,000 individuals each. This evaluation demonstrates that "Realizing the College Dream" is among the timely and effective tools that contribute to a national goal of improving the American economy by improving the educational system. Appendices include: (1) Survey Instrument; (2) Telephone Interview Guide; and (3) Response Rate. (Contains 15 charts and 5 footnotes.).
Download or read book The Last Lecture written by Randy Pausch and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Download or read book The College Solution written by Lynn O'Shaughnessy and published by FT Press. This book was released on 2008-06-06 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The College Solution helps readers look beyond over-hyped admission rankings to discover schools that offer a quality education at affordable prices. Taking the guesswork out of saving and finding money for college, this is a practical and insightful must-have guide for every parent!” —Jaye J. Fenderson, Seventeen’s College Columnist and Author, Seventeen’s Guide to Getting into College “This book is a must read in an era of rising tuition and falling admission rates. O’Shaughnessy offers good advice with blessed clarity and brevity.” —Jay Mathews, Washington Post Education Writer and Columnist “I would recommend any parent of a college-bound student read The College Solution.” —Kal Chany, Author, The Princeton Review’s Paying for College Without Going Broke “The College Solution goes beyond other guidebooks in providing an abundance of information about how to afford college, in addition to how to approach the selection process by putting the student first.” —Martha “Marty” O’Connell, Executive Director, Colleges That Change Lives “Lynn O’Shaughnessy always focuses on what’s in the consumer’s best interest, telling families how to save money and avoid making costly mistakes.” —Mark Kantrowitz, Publisher, FinAid.org and Author, FastWeb College Gold “An antidote to the hype and hysteria about getting in and paying for college! O’Shaughnessy has produced an excellent overview that demystifies the college planning process for students and families.” —Barmak Nassirian, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers For millions of families, the college planning experience has become extremely stressful. And, unless your child is an elite student in the academic top 1%, most books on the subject won’t help you. Now, however, there’s a college guide for everyone. In The College Solution, top personal finance journalist Lynn O’Shaughnessy presents an easy-to-use roadmap to finding the right college program (not just the most hyped) and dramatically reducing the cost of college, too. Forget the rankings! Discover what really matters: the quality and value of the programs your child wants and deserves. O’Shaughnessy uncovers “industry secrets” on how colleges actually parcel out financial aid—and how even “average” students can maximize their share. Learn how to send your kids to expensive private schools for virtually the cost of an in-state public college...and how promising students can pay significantly less than the “sticker price” even at the best state universities. No other book offers this much practical guidance on choosing a college...and no other book will save you as much money! • Secrets your school’s guidance counselor doesn’t know yet The surprising ways colleges have changed how they do business • Get every dime of financial aid that’s out there for you Be a “fly on the wall” inside the college financial aid office • U.S. News & World Report: clueless about your child Beyond one-size-fits-all rankings: finding the right program for your teenager • The best bargains in higher education Overlooked academic choices that just might be perfect for you
Download or read book College Prep Genius Workbook written by Jean Burk and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Capturing the College Dream written by Joseph Mendoza and published by . This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capturing the College Dream is a story about Maricela, a young girl who goes to live with her grandmother because of her mom's untimely death and her father not having the capacity to raise her. Maricela soon reaches an age of curiousity and starts to wonder about life and what is in store for her in the future. She grows fond of her elementary teacher who is instrumental in introducing her to college and letting her know that she too can attend if she makes it a goal. After she is taken on a University field trip, Maricela is highly inspired to make that dream come true as a promise to her grandmother and mother. Capturing the College Dream was also inspired by some of Joe Mendoza's, the co-author, own personal experiences. Being raised by a single paternal grandmother, he was left at times to discover his own academic, social, and emotional paths. His grandmother did an excellent job with instilling discipline and some social expectations, but was limited in providing him with academic guidance. She did not have the opportunity to attend school at all as a child and was forced to learn how to read and write Spanish on her own. This story depicts several emotional and academic struggles in a subtle, yet realistic ways in which educators played an important role in his life and in the lives of his siblings in their journey to college and beyond. We are convinced that there are many more Maricela's in this world that may be questioning whether or not college is attainable or even an option for them. We strongly believe that this book will serve as a tool and help students like Maricela become exposed to resources which can help them realize their dream. This is why we also included guided questions along with a curriculum for those who want to use it as a teaching or counseling tool.
Download or read book Achieve the College Dream written by Maria Carla Chicuen and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-05-19 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Students with few resources rarely apply to top colleges. Even when they have the academic and extracurricular merits to be admitted to institutions like Harvard, Yale and Princeton, these students usually opt for less selective universities. Many ignore that top colleges are actively seeking outstanding candidates regardless of their economic background. What’s more, a great number of colleges offers generous financial aid to make sure every student can afford to attend. This book is the definitive resource to help high-achieving, low-income students access the best possible college. The author draws from her extensive experience in education to provide advice on important aspects of the path to college such as pursuing a strong high school curriculum, preparing for standardized exams, complementing learning at school, developing leadership, and finding expert help and role models—all through affordable strategies. In the book, the author also guides students through the college application and selection processes, as well as the steps to obtain enough financial aid. From the very first page, the author sheds light on her own journey to college through deeply personal vignettes, demonstrating by example that students with few resources can reach and succeed at the top universities in the United States.
Download or read book Developing College Skills in Students with Autism and Asperger s Syndrome written by Sarita Freedman and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2010-05-15 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Going to college can be a daunting prospect for any young person, but for teenagers on the autism spectrum this is especially true. This book describes the unique needs that ASD students entering further or higher education are likely to have. The author identifies the key skill-sets they will need to develop in order to be successful in college and in life, and shows how they can be helped to develop these. She outlines the skills required for success in further and higher education in relation to the strengths and weaknesses of individuals with ASDs, and explains how those weaknesses can be ameliorated to enable success at college. Describing the unique accommodations and support that students with ASD will need, and the skills for which they will need particular help, she provides effective intervention strategies that can be implemented throughout the period leading up to college entrance. This book is essential reading for psychologists, special educators, educational therapists, high school teachers/career counselors, and other professionals supporting high school and college students on the autism spectrum. Parents of such students will also benefit from the ideas presented in this book.
Download or read book Visual Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders written by Vera Bernard-Opitz and published by AAPC Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining their years of experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum, the authors bring practical ideas and teaching methods for offering visual supports to students with autism spectrum disorders.
Download or read book Realizing Dreams from A Z Principles for Excellence written by Byron Sylvester Brown and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-10-25 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed within the text of this masterpiece is a collection of positive strategies to enable everyone to reach a pinnacle of success in their endeavors. We are reminded that our dreams are awaiting fruition and yearning to be unfolded. In Realizing Dreams from A-Z: Principles for Excellence, Byron S. Brown expertly outlines the path to success for anyone who wishes to tune out the polluting noises of society and listen to his or her inner strength to forge forward in a world filled with uncertainties. This book serves as the fulcrum to connecting a person to his or her dreams being fulfilled regardless of past hardship, regardless of present challenges, regardless of where a person comes from and regardless of what others may think of them. Unlike any other book, Brown uniquely blends his talents of poetry, original motivational quotes, personal narratives and a tremendous sense of humor to lighten the burden for those who are loaded down with the pressures of this life. Page after page in this book draw one closer and closer to the finish line on the turf of success. Brown condemns the emotions of doubt, fear, and hesitation and pushes for prudence, courage, and vigilance as we strive to reach our dreams in a world filled with rich opportunities for all. In a common trend throughout the book, Brown reminds everyone: Never give up on a journey which you embark upon.
Download or read book College Success for Students With Learning Disabilities written by Cynthia G. Simpson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-03 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: College Success for Students With Learning Disabilities (2nd ed.) offers students the knowledge, guidance, and strategies they need to effectively choose a college, prepare for university life, and make the most of their collegiate experience. This revised edition: Outlines the rights and responsibilities of students with learning disabilities Gives advice on talking to professors and peers, getting involved, and asking for and receiving accommodations. Helps students utilize their strengths to meet and exceed academic standards. Provides additional information on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and ADHD. Includes a handy guide to universities with special programs and advice from current college students with disabilities. Planning for college can be one of the biggest moments in any student's life, but for students with disabilities, the experience can be challenging on many different levels. This book will empower future students and provide them with hope for success. Grades 9-12
Download or read book Tackling College Admissions written by Cheryl Paradis and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tackling College Admissions provides parents with timely strategies and management skills to successfully steer their teen into the college that is best suited for them. With unique insights and tactics for organizing, motivating, and negotiating with their teen, the book also provides parents with important "survival" strategies to cope with this stressful time in the parent-teen relationship.
Download or read book Educating College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders written by Dianne Zager and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-12 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educating College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders is one of the first books to specifically address the accommodation of students with significant learning differences in postsecondary education. Developed with the support of Autism Speaks, and piloted at Pace University, each component of this book is scientifically-based and provides a model of emerging best practices for college instruction involving students with ASD. The text is designed to give college faculty a deep understanding of students with ASD and help faculty to productively engage students with ASD, while also meeting the needs of all students in their classes. The strategies included in the manual are solidly grounded in principles of universal design and will prove indispensible for teaching college students of varying ability levels and diverse learning styles. A companion video shows clips of students and educators that are engaged in inclusive practices to illustrate approaches that have been successful in dealing with challenging situations in the classroom.
Download or read book Educating College Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders written by Dianne Berkell Zager and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Similar to a handbook in its comprehensive description of the theory and research supporting current practices in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders, this interdisciplinary text shows how the existing knowledge base can be used to explore promising new possibilities related to the field's many unanswered questions.
Download or read book Leadership and Change in Public Sector Organizations written by James D. Ward and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-04-21 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Successful change in the public sector can be supported or hindered by political and administrative leadership, individual and group motivation, and the public’s perception of the effectiveness of public officials and government structures. But do the very characteristics of public sector organizations present obstacles to successful transformative change? This book assesses the current state of the literature on leadership and change in government and public policy, and introduces the reader to innovative new ways to demonstrate leadership in times of change. Contributions from accomplished scholars in the field cover the traditional public administration areas of performance and management, as well as the diversity of issues that surround public leadership and change, both domestic and global. Chapters on public sector innovation, performance leadership, governance networks, complexity in disaster management, change initiatives in educational systems and local government, citizen advisory bodies, and gender and race equality, to name but a few, provide important case studies throughout the volume. Leadership and Change in Public Sector Organizations will be required reading for upper level undergraduate and graduate courses in public administration/management, leadership, and public policy analysis.
