Are you or your child in grades 11 or 12+ with an LD or ADHD? Looking to prepare for the transition to college or university?
Sign up for SOAR SR. (SOme Assembly Required)!
Program Summary
The SOAR Post-Secondary program is a small-group college and university transition support program
for students in Grade 11 and 12+ with a diagnosed, identified, or suspected learning disability.
This program aims to prepare students for the transition to post-secondary by equipping them with the necessary skills to navigate their new environment and advocate for their needs, thus fostering strong socio-emotional skills to set them up for success.
In SOAR SR. (Post-Secondary), participants work on developing self-advocacy and coping strategies, and learn about the various resources available at college and university to prepare for a positive transition to post-secondary education.
Sessions are taught using a combination of discussion, instruction, guest speakers and engaging activities.
Program Focus
- Self-advocacy skills and strategies;
- Building confidence;
- Developing an understanding that there are others experiencing the same difficulties as them;
- Preparation for the transition to post-secondary education.
Who: Students grades 11 and 12+ with a learning disability or ADHD diagnosis
What: Small group
Focus: Increase self-advocacy and awareness of student’s disability
When: Once a week for 8 weeks, starting Wednesday, April 13
6:30 to 8:00 pm.
COST: Members $200.00 Non-members $260.00
Location: To be held virtually via ZOOM (link will be sent the day before the program starts)
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Find out more: contact us at 519-837-2050 or email execdir@ldawc.ca
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