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Education and Training - Family

This section focuses on the information parents need to help their children navigate the expectations of postsecondary education.

Families provide support, encouragement, and guidance to students as they pursue postsecondary education and training. This section focuses on the information parents need to help their children navigate the expectations of postsecondary education.

The National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC) has identified an evidence-based practice in secondary transition planning that leads to positive post-school outcomes in the area of education and training which is meaningful parent involvement throughout the entire transition process.

Transition Planning: The Basics External link opens in new window or tab. (PDF; 54MB)
Parent involvement is referenced on pages 24-26.

These pages also provide information on how to comply with elements 1-6 of the Indicator 13 requirements of the California Annual Performance Report (APR) External link opens in new window or tab. .

Parent Role

College Parents of America External link opens in new window or tab.
College Parents of America is dedicated to serving the diverse needs of current and future college parents. It summarizes great sources of information for current and future college parents to help their children prepare for and succeed in college.

Family Connect for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments External link opens in new window or tab.
Preparing for College

National Gateway to Self-Determination External link opens in new window or tab.
A newsletter that explores the self-determination skills needed for college success.

Seeds of Partnership External link opens in new window or tab.
Explore websites, articles/publications, videos and action tools that relate to Family Engagement, supporting educators, parents, guardians and families of children with disabilities.

Questions:   Programs and Partnerships Unit | PPL@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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