Graduation Pathways

Pathways to Graduation

University Path

	Take all recommended courses in High School
	Be involved in CTE classes
	Be on or near grade level in Reading / Writing / Math
	Pass all areas of TAKS
	Take SAT / ACT
	Know about their disability
	Know / use accommodations
	Know strengths and interests
	Be strong advocate
	Use self determination tools
	Know how to set goals and task analyze to achieve those goals
	Do extensive career exploration
	Be aware of requirements for entrance into a University
	Be aware of various Degrees that can be earned

Community College Path

	Take a mix of Gen. and Special Ed classes
	Be involved in CTE classes
	Pass at least one area of TAKS
	Pass at least one area of THEA
	Know about their disability
	Know / use accommodations
	Know strengths and Interests
	Self Advocate / Self Determination Tools
	Understand goal setting / achievement
	Opportunities to do career exploration
	Understand that success can be achieved with an Associates Degree
	Be aware of requirements for entrance into a Community College
	Understand the difference between an Associates and Bachelors Degrees and Certification

Trade / Technical Schools Path

	Take Special Ed. or Gen. Ed courses for core classes
	Be involved in CTE classes
	Attempt highest level of testing (TAKS, TAKS-M, TAKS-Accommodated)
	Know about their disability
	Know / use accommodations / modifications
	Know strengths and Interests
	Practice Self Advocacy / Self Determination Tools
	Opportunities to explore careers
	Understand success is different for everyone
	Be aware that many people graduate and obtain good paying jobs when they have had more training and received certification
	Understand what "college" is about
	Recognize that every job needs some math, reading and writing skills
	Plan to take the THEA Test

On the Job Training Path

	A mix of classes, or all classes in Special Ed.
	Attempt highest level of testing (TAKS, TAKS-M, TAKS-Accommodated, TAKS-ALT)
	Know about their disability
	Know and use modifications / accommodations
	Know strengths and interests
	practice self advocacy skills
	learn to use self determination tools
	have many strengths in the area of hands on work
	opportunity to explore careers
	be involved in VAC or CBVI
	Be involved in supported employment at the High School
	Take Occupational Preparation or Community Skills course
	Be aware that there are many ways to success
	Explore the spectrum of possibilities for more training and what that would involved

On My Own Path

	Need to be in as challenging of classes as possible
	Discover CTE courses
	Attempt highest level of testing (TAKS, TAKS-M, TAKS-Accommodated, TAKS-ALT)
	Know about their disability
	Know and use modifications / accommodations
	Know strengths and weaknesses
	Practice Self advocacy skills daily
	Learn to use self determination
	Take the Occupational Preparation course / Community Based Vocational Training
	Good calendar, appointment making skills
	Practice goal making strategies

Tools of the Trade:

Person Centered Planning □ Functional Vocational Evaluations □

Interests Inventories □ Transition Decision Making Matrix □

High School Graduation Readiness Profile