Sarah Barnett 1O/s/18 Curriculum: Going to College! Transition Area: College Format: Online Contact/Ordering Information: Found at hutps/www.going-to-college.org/myplace/index. htm! Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention 1314 West Main Street P.O Box 842011 Richmond, Virginia 23284-2011 Voice: (804) 828-1851 Learning characteristics of the student for whom this curriculum would be age and learning appropriate: This curriculum addresses the resources students and their families can use when deciding if college is the next best direction. This is useful for students who are in high school or are thinking about going to college. College is a new and fun adventure but it also comes with new challenges. Families will be able to explore this website and learn from previous college students who may have similar disabilities and see how they successfully transitioned, Going to College addresses the following transition needs: Students will be able to find out if college is a good fit for them by developing a plan to get ready for college. They will learn the differences between high school and college. The students will be able to see firsthand through videos what to expect from college life. Lastly, they would leam what kind of accommodations they could receive that would best fit their own needs. Other features of Going to College: This website gives you links from a parent’s perspective and a student's perspective, It also is divided into three modules: My place, Campus Life, and Planning for College. Each of these modules contains great information, activities and many resources. Overall, it gives you helpful tips on each topie and different ways each student can teach these goals. Evidence/Researeh/and Promising Practices: | was unable to find any evidenced based research articles on whether this curriculum works. On the other hand, students have the choice whether or not to go to college, This website can help make the transition easier by hearing personal stories from students who have a disability and went to college.