Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training It's My Life: Postsecondary Education Contents Introduction Recommendation #1: Foster High Academic Aspirations Strategy #1: Hold High Academic Expectations Strategy #2: Help Students Take Charge of Their Own Education Strategy #3: Encourage Students to Connect Career Dreams with Postsecondary Education Plans Strategy #4: Introduce Youth to Role Models and Encourage Positive Peer Relationships Recommendation #2: Encourage Long-Term Planning for Postsecondary Education Strategy #1: Help Students Connect with a Mentor Strategy #2: Help Students Build an Academic Portfolio Strategy #3: Help Students Start Exploring Options for Postsecondary Education Strategy #4: Help Students Enroll in College Preparation Programs Strategy #5: Discuss Preparation for Postsecondary Education at IEP and Section 504 Meetings for Students with Disabilities Recommendation #3: Stress Rigorous Academic Preparation Strategy #1: Help Students Reach Grade-Level Skills in Reading and Math Strategy #2: Make Sure Students Develop Good Study Skills Strategy #3: Help Students Develop Rigorous Academic Plans Strategy #4: Monitor Students' Academic Progress Closely Strategy #5: Advocate for Stable, High Quality Educational Placements for Students Strategy #6: Promote Appropriate, Rigorous Educational Programs for Students with Disabilities Recommendation #4: Support Students in Taking Standardized Tests Strategy #1: Help Students Prepare for Standardized Tests Strategy #2: Help Students Register for and Get to Standardized Tests Strategy #3: Track Student Performance on State Exit Exams Strategy #4: Get an Updated Educational Assessment for Students in Special Education The Basics of Standardized Tests Recommendation #5: Support Students in Choosing, Applying For, and Enrolling in Postsecondary Education Strategy #1: Discuss with Students the Wide Range of Postsecondary Education and Training Opportunities Strategy #2: Help Students Match Postsecondary Programs with Their Goals and Skills Strategy #3: Help Students Submit a Strong Application Strategy #4: Assist Students in Making Accpetance Decisions and Enrolling Recommendation #6: Help Students Apply for and Get Adequate Financial Aid Strategy #1: Make Sure Students Have a Mentor to Help Them Apply for Financial Aid Strategy #2: Help Students Explore Their Financial Aid Options Strategy #3: Help Students Apply for Financial Aid, Including Scholarships Strategy #4: Help Students Finalize Their Financial Aid Packages The Basics of Scholarships, Vouchers, Waivers, and Grants Recommendation #7: Engage Young Adults Who Have Missed Out on Postsecondary Preparation Strategy #1: Help Young Adults See the Importance of Postsecondary Education and How it Can Be a Reality Strategy #2: Help Young Adults Improve Basic Skills and Study Skills Strategy #3: Encourage Young Adults to evaluate the Pros and Cons of a GED Strategy #4: Give Young Adults Options for Getting a High School Diploma Strategy #5: Offer Guidance and Support for Postsecondary Enrollment Recommendation #8: Help Students Adjust to and Compare Their College or Training Program Strategy #1: Help Students Transition to the Postsecondary Program Strategy #2: Help Students Identify a Mentor for Their Postsecondary Education Strategy #3: Make Sure Students Know About Support Services and Access Them as Needed Strategy #4: Help Students Adjust Academically Strategy #5: Help Students Adjust Personally and Socially Strategy #6: Help Students Successfully Complete Their Postsecondary Program Appendix A - Chafee Programs The John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program and the Education and Training Voucher Program The Chafee Independent Living Program (Chafee IL Program) Chafee Education and Training Vouchers (Chafee ETVs) Appendix B - Checklists Preparing Students for Postsecondary Education Complete These Activities Every Year 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Index It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - It's My Life: Postsecondary Education (Page Cover1) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - It's My Life: Postsecondary Education (Page Cover2) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Contents (Page 1) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Contents (Page 2) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Contents (Page 3) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Contents (Page 4) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Contents (Page 5) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Contents (Page 6) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Contents (Page 7) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Contents (Page 8) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Introduction (Page 9) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Introduction (Page 10) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Introduction (Page 11) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Introduction (Page 12) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Introduction (Page 13) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Introduction (Page 14) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Recommendation #1: Foster High Academic Aspirations (Page 15) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Take Charge of Their Own Education (Page 16) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Take Charge of Their Own Education (Page 17) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Take Charge of Their Own Education (Page 18) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #3: Encourage Students to Connect Career Dreams with Postsecondary Education Plans (Page 19) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #3: Encourage Students to Connect Career Dreams with Postsecondary Education Plans (Page 20) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Introduce Youth to Role Models and Encourage Positive Peer Relationships (Page 21) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Introduce Youth to Role Models and Encourage Positive Peer Relationships (Page 22) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Introduce Youth to Role Models and Encourage Positive Peer Relationships (Page 23) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Introduce Youth to Role Models and Encourage Positive Peer Relationships (Page 24) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Recommendation #2: Encourage Long-Term Planning for Postsecondary Education (Page 25) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #1: Help Students Connect with a Mentor (Page 26) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #1: Help Students Connect with a Mentor (Page 27) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Build an Academic Portfolio (Page 28) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Build an Academic Portfolio (Page 29) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #3: Help Students Start Exploring Options for Postsecondary Education (Page 30) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Help Students Enroll in College Preparation Programs (Page 31) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Help Students Enroll in College Preparation Programs (Page 32) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #5: Discuss Preparation for Postsecondary Education at IEP and Section 504 Meetings for Students with Disabilities (Page 33) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #5: Discuss Preparation for Postsecondary Education at IEP and Section 504 Meetings for Students with Disabilities (Page 34) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #5: Discuss Preparation for Postsecondary Education at IEP and Section 504 Meetings for Students with Disabilities (Page 35) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #5: Discuss Preparation for Postsecondary Education at IEP and Section 504 Meetings for Students with Disabilities (Page 36) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Recommendation #3: Stress Rigorous Academic Preparation (Page 37) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #1: Help Students Reach Grade-Level Skills in Reading and Math (Page 38) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #1: Help Students Reach Grade-Level Skills in Reading and Math (Page 39) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #1: Help Students Reach Grade-Level Skills in Reading and Math (Page 40) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Make Sure Students Develop Good Study Skills (Page 41) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Make Sure Students Develop Good Study Skills (Page 42) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #3: Help Students Develop Rigorous Academic Plans (Page 43) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #3: Help Students Develop Rigorous Academic Plans (Page 44) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #3: Help Students Develop Rigorous Academic Plans (Page 45) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Monitor Students' Academic Progress Closely (Page 46) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #5: Advocate for Stable, High Quality Educational Placements for Students (Page 47) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #5: Advocate for Stable, High Quality Educational Placements for Students (Page 48) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #5: Advocate for Stable, High Quality Educational Placements for Students (Page 49) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #6: Promote Appropriate, Rigorous Educational Programs for Students with Disabilities (Page 50) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #6: Promote Appropriate, Rigorous Educational Programs for Students with Disabilities (Page 51) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #6: Promote Appropriate, Rigorous Educational Programs for Students with Disabilities (Page 52) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #6: Promote Appropriate, Rigorous Educational Programs for Students with Disabilities (Page 53) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #6: Promote Appropriate, Rigorous Educational Programs for Students with Disabilities (Page 54) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Recommendation #4: Support Students in Taking Standardized Tests (Page 55) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #1: Help Students Prepare for Standardized Tests (Page 56) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Register for and Get to Standardized Tests (Page 57) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Register for and Get to Standardized Tests (Page 58) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Get an Updated Educational Assessment for Students in Special Education (Page 59) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Standardized Tests (Page 60) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Standardized Tests (Page 61) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Standardized Tests (Page 62) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Standardized Tests (Page 63) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Standardized Tests (Page 64) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Standardized Tests (Page 65) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Standardized Tests (Page 66) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Standardized Tests (Page 67) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Standardized Tests (Page 68) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Standardized Tests (Page 69) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Standardized Tests (Page 70) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Standardized Tests (Page 71) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Standardized Tests (Page 72) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Recommendation #5: Support Students in Choosing, Applying For, and Enrolling in Postsecondary Education (Page 73) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #1: Discuss with Students the Wide Range of Postsecondary Education and Training Opportunities (Page 74) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #1: Discuss with Students the Wide Range of Postsecondary Education and Training Opportunities (Page 75) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #1: Discuss with Students the Wide Range of Postsecondary Education and Training Opportunities (Page 76) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Match Postsecondary Programs with Their Goals and Skills (Page 77) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Match Postsecondary Programs with Their Goals and Skills (Page 78) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Match Postsecondary Programs with Their Goals and Skills (Page 79) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Match Postsecondary Programs with Their Goals and Skills (Page 80) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Match Postsecondary Programs with Their Goals and Skills (Page 81) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Match Postsecondary Programs with Their Goals and Skills (Page 82) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Match Postsecondary Programs with Their Goals and Skills (Page 83) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Match Postsecondary Programs with Their Goals and Skills (Page 84) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #3: Help Students Submit a Strong Application (Page 85) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #3: Help Students Submit a Strong Application (Page 86) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #3: Help Students Submit a Strong Application (Page 87) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Assist Students in Making Accpetance Decisions and Enrolling (Page 88) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Assist Students in Making Accpetance Decisions and Enrolling (Page 89) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Assist Students in Making Accpetance Decisions and Enrolling (Page 90) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Assist Students in Making Accpetance Decisions and Enrolling (Page 91) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Assist Students in Making Accpetance Decisions and Enrolling (Page 92) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Recommendation #6: Help Students Apply for and Get Adequate Financial Aid (Page 93) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #1: Make Sure Students Have a Mentor to Help Them Apply for Financial Aid (Page 94) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #1: Make Sure Students Have a Mentor to Help Them Apply for Financial Aid (Page 95) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #1: Make Sure Students Have a Mentor to Help Them Apply for Financial Aid (Page 96) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Explore Their Financial Aid Options (Page 97) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Explore Their Financial Aid Options (Page 98) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Explore Their Financial Aid Options (Page 99) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Explore Their Financial Aid Options (Page 100) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #3: Help Students Apply for Financial Aid, Including Scholarships (Page 101) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #3: Help Students Apply for Financial Aid, Including Scholarships (Page 102) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #3: Help Students Apply for Financial Aid, Including Scholarships (Page 103) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #3: Help Students Apply for Financial Aid, Including Scholarships (Page 104) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #3: Help Students Apply for Financial Aid, Including Scholarships (Page 105) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Help Students Finalize Their Financial Aid Packages (Page 106) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Help Students Finalize Their Financial Aid Packages (Page 107) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Scholarships, Vouchers, Waivers, and Grants (Page 108) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Scholarships, Vouchers, Waivers, and Grants (Page 109) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Scholarships, Vouchers, Waivers, and Grants (Page 110) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Scholarships, Vouchers, Waivers, and Grants (Page 111) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Scholarships, Vouchers, Waivers, and Grants (Page 112) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Scholarships, Vouchers, Waivers, and Grants (Page 113) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Scholarships, Vouchers, Waivers, and Grants (Page 114) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Scholarships, Vouchers, Waivers, and Grants (Page 115) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Scholarships, Vouchers, Waivers, and Grants (Page 116) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Scholarships, Vouchers, Waivers, and Grants (Page 117) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Basics of Scholarships, Vouchers, Waivers, and Grants (Page 118) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Recommendation #7: Engage Young Adults Who Have Missed Out on Postsecondary Preparation (Page 119) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #1: Help Young Adults See the Importance of Postsecondary Education and How it Can Be a Reality (Page 120) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #1: Help Young Adults See the Importance of Postsecondary Education and How it Can Be a Reality (Page 121) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Young Adults Improve Basic Skills and Study Skills (Page 122) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #3: Encourage Young Adults to evaluate the Pros and Cons of a GED (Page 123) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #3: Encourage Young Adults to evaluate the Pros and Cons of a GED (Page 124) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Give Young Adults Options for Getting a High School Diploma (Page 125) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Give Young Adults Options for Getting a High School Diploma (Page 126) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #5: Offer Guidance and Support for Postsecondary Enrollment (Page 127) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #5: Offer Guidance and Support for Postsecondary Enrollment (Page 128) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #5: Offer Guidance and Support for Postsecondary Enrollment (Page 129) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #5: Offer Guidance and Support for Postsecondary Enrollment (Page 130) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #5: Offer Guidance and Support for Postsecondary Enrollment (Page 131) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #5: Offer Guidance and Support for Postsecondary Enrollment (Page 132) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Recommendation #8: Help Students Adjust to and Compare Their College or Training Program (Page 133) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #1: Help Students Transition to the Postsecondary Program (Page 134) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #1: Help Students Transition to the Postsecondary Program (Page 135) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #1: Help Students Transition to the Postsecondary Program (Page 136) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #1: Help Students Transition to the Postsecondary Program (Page 137) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Identify a Mentor for Their Postsecondary Education (Page 138) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #2: Help Students Identify a Mentor for Their Postsecondary Education (Page 139) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #3: Make Sure Students Know About Support Services and Access Them as Needed (Page 140) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #3: Make Sure Students Know About Support Services and Access Them as Needed (Page 141) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Help Students Adjust Academically (Page 142) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #4: Help Students Adjust Academically (Page 143) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #5: Help Students Adjust Personally and Socially (Page 144) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #5: Help Students Adjust Personally and Socially (Page 145) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #5: Help Students Adjust Personally and Socially (Page 146) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #6: Help Students Successfully Complete Their Postsecondary Program (Page 147) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #6: Help Students Successfully Complete Their Postsecondary Program (Page 148) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #6: Help Students Successfully Complete Their Postsecondary Program (Page 149) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Strategy #6: Help Students Successfully Complete Their Postsecondary Program (Page 150) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - The Chafee Independent Living Program (Chafee IL Program) (Page 151) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Chafee Education and Training Vouchers (Chafee ETVs) (Page 152) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Chafee Education and Training Vouchers (Chafee ETVs) (Page 153) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Chafee Education and Training Vouchers (Chafee ETVs) (Page 154) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Complete These Activities Every Year (Page 155) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - 9th Grade (Page 156) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - 10th Grade (Page 157) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - 11th Grade (Page 158) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - 12th Grade (Page 159) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - 12th Grade (Page 160) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Index (Page 161) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Index (Page 162) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Index (Page 163) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Index (Page 164) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Index (Page 165) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Index (Page 166) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Index (Page 167) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - Index (Page 168) It's My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training - 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