1. Courses of Study Advanced Standard Modified Standard Special Other

2. Beginning with First Time 9 th Graders 2013-14 SY New requirements – Virtual Course: Advanced Studies & Standard Diploma – CTE Credential: Standard Academic and Career Plans: Start in Middle School Modified Standard Diploma is NOT an option – MSD is rolled into the Standard Diploma Terms You Need to Know: Standard Credit: Pass a class Verified Credit: Pass an end of course assessment (standards of learning aka SOL)

3. For Students with Disabilities Early start is best (first IEP in which the student turns 14) – Courses – Finding right supports/accommodations AIM, Assistive Technology – Self-determination – Work experience (predictor of postsecondary success) – Inclusion (predictor of postsecondary success) – Agency referral – FAPE – IEP follows the student through age 21 or until graduation with Adv or Standard Diploma

4. Non-traditional Students – Intellectual Disabilities – Autism

5. Postsecondary Education How can I help teachers help students come to postsecondary settings prepared? What do students with disabilities need to receive supports in postsecondary settings? How can we help families understand postsecondary environments?

6. Resources Contact: marianne.moore@doe.virginia.gov 804-225-2700 A Few Resources: www.doe.virginia.gov www.imdetermined.org centerontransition.org/ worksupport.com/ ttaconline.org/ going-to-college.org/ thinkcollege.net/ doe.virginia.gov/administrators/superintendents_memos/2013/239- 13a.pdfdoe.virginia.gov/administrators/superintendents_memos/2013/239- 13a.pdf Technology Transfer Program