The Power to Spring Up: Postsecondary Education Opportunities for Students with Significant Disabilities
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (712 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 189062795X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 266 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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This publication serves as inspiration, hope, and a meaningful guide to all of us who are dedicated to the success of ALL students in higher education who seek productive lives. --Lynda L. An essential book for families, professionals, and yes, it speaks to the students as well. --Anne I. The section that offers advice to students, parents, and the professionals who serve them gives practical, realistic, down to earth tips for REAL success. It is useful for those who want to continue learning beyond high school and those who prepare and support them. I wish this groundbreaking
"Great Resource for Parents! Find out why experiencing college benefits everyone!" according to Deb Evans. I love this book and have found it extremely useful in helping our daughter with Down syndrome follow her dream of continuing her education at college. THE POWER TO SPRING UP is a clearly written, inspirational and great practical guide to the fast growing field of students with significant and intellectual disabilities (SD) experiencing higher education. Ms Katovitch, with almost Great Resource for Parents! Find out why experiencing college benefits everyone! I love this book and have found it extremely useful in helping our daughter with Down syndrome follow her dream of continuing her education at college. THE POWER TO SPRING UP is a clearly written, inspirational and great practical guide to the fast growing field of students with significant and intellectual disabilities (SD) experiencing higher education. Ms Katovitch, with almost 30 years in the field of special education and 20 of those as a high school special education . 0 years in the field of special education and 20 of those as a high school special education . A choice pick Midwest Book Review Disabilities are no reason to be discouraged in pursuing higher learning. "The Power to Spring Up: Postsecondary Education Opportunities for Students with Significant Disabilities" delves into the special needs of certain students, who in spite of their disabilities want to put their brain power to good use in postsecondary education. Giving these individuals the advice they need and the things they need to know for their pursuits, Diana M. Katovitch gives a very clear and
Diana M. in Reading Education from The State University of New York (SUNY) Cortland. in education from Syracuse University, and a M.S. She earned a B.S. . Katovitch is a special education teacher in Waterloo, New York. She lives with her family in Union Springs, New York
The Power to Spring Up makes it clear that education and learning after high school are both possible and beneficial for students with significant disabilities, giving them better job opportunities and more fulfilling lives. Part Three offers nitty-gritty advice to students, parents, and teachers on preparing for the demands of postsecondary education--everything from learning about and practicing self-advocacy skills and financial planning to the application process, and how to support a child while he or she is attending a PSE program. Readers learn what to look for and which kind of program is best suited to their child's or student's abilities. During almost 30 years in the special education field, Diana Katovitch has sometimes been frustrated when her students do not reach their potential as adults. Her new book, a guide to postsecondary education (PSE) opportunities and vocational and life skills training, is her answer to making sure they do. Beginning with t