This illustrated booklet, prepared to help Buffalo students choose a public high school according to their special interests, may also serve as a model for preparing other school choices brochures. It is divided into eight major sections, reflecting the diversity of specialized schools and programs operated by the Buffalo Public School District:…

This guide is designed to help disabled students of all ages who are thinking about continuing their education after high school. It contains practical suggestions to assist in managing the daily challenges that arise. The guide focuses on expressing one's needs, being open to change, practicing self-advocacy, planning ahead, looking for the best…

Intended for high school or postsecondary hearing-impaired students or those who work with them, the fact sheet describes postsecondary options and lists a variety of additional resources. A section on facts about hearing loss stresses the importance of age of onset. The various communication methods (oral, manual, or total communication) are…

This guide to college selection for learning disabled (LD) students was based on questionnaire responses received from 255 colleges, junior colleges, and universities in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. An initial chapter discusses decision making…

As part of the school improvement process, the Springfield Public School (Massachusetts) has involved all constituencies in the community in implementing the Schools of Choice plan. This guidebook was prepared to assist parents and students in determining the best program and schools for their needs and desires. Parents of elementary school…