Tools for Professionals

Below, you will find tools and resources to prepare your students or clients for postsecondary success. These tools and resources are being updated as more information becomes available. 

• Is GOAL a good fit for your student?
  • Conduct the "Is GOAL Right For Me?" assessment
  • If not, visit Think College! for other post-secondary options!
• Transition Assessments
  • "Is GOAL Right For Me?"
  • Postsecondary Readiness Rubric
  • Planning Tool for IEP Teams
  • University of Oklahoma Self-Determination Assessment Tools
  • O*Net Interest Inventories
• Differences Between High School & College
  • Think College! Worksheet
• Other Resources
  • Person-Centered Planning
• Recommendations
  • Students should be leading IEP meetings as soon as they reach transition age or earlier
  • Students should have a clear understanding of their disability including strengths and struggles

  • Allow students to make choices whenever possible
  • Respect your students' right to make their own decisions
  • Place a strong emphasis on self-determination skill building
  • Collaborate with related service providers and general education teachers to develop goals.
  • Challenge your students to be independent
  • Allow your students to try things independently before offering support or assistance
  • Emphasize the importance of technology
  • Include your students in all academic and social opportunities inside the general education classroom and community