From High School to College: Steps to Success for Students With Disabilities

by Elizabeth C. Hamblet

Updated to include recent research and reflections from students, transition specialists, and families, this new edition of 7 Steps for Success continues to be the leading resource for preparing students with disabilities for postsecondary education. From an examination of the differences in support at the secondary and postsecondary levels, to developing both academic and non-cognitive skills, to how to find the right match between student and institution, this book provides everything students and their families and education team with everything they need to know about the process.

212 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2017

About the author

Elizabeth C. Hamblet has worked as a learning disabilities specialist in college disability services offices for two decades. In addition to working at a university, she is a nationally-requested speaker on preparing students with disabilities for successful college transition. Hamblet is the author of Seven Steps to College Success: A Pathway for Students with Disabilities and a brief guide on transition, and her work has appeared in numerous journals and online platforms. She offers advice and information on her website at www.LDadvisory.com.

Reviews

[Mary Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a parent of a child with dyslexia and a dyslexia advocate, and I am finding the guidebook "From High School to College" to navigate the process is essential. Having the knowledge of what to expect during the college application acceptance process and finally how to make sure the services are actually executed properly is invaluable and makes it all a lot less overwhelming. I particularly appreciate the way Ms. Hamblet organized the book into sections and having charts/tables plus highlighting really important points in sidebar text are quite helpful to me (the parent) and particularly to my daughter. This is very well-written book that is easy to follow for a parent or the student, so I feel confident she's going to get the right information to handle things on her own. I got the print version and I'm going to have to order a 2nd book on Kindle so we each have a copy!

[Bonni Alpert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Transitioning from high school to the world beyond can be a daunting experience for many students and families. This is especially the case when there is a disability involved. With this in mind, Elizabeth Hamblet has written “From High School to College” to help arm students, parents, and high school professionals with critical information and strategies to enhance opportunities for a successful transition. This is an invaluable resource aimed at closing the knowledge gap that often prevents students with disabilities from pursuing attainable goals, and opening doors to more independent academic and personal functioning for those same students.

Bonni Alpert, EdD
Former Director of Student Disability Services, and current Disability and Educational Consultant