College and Post Secondary

Groves Academy hosts events each fall, designed exclusively for college-bound students who have learning disabilities or attention disorders.

For an information and registration brochure, please click HERE.

Click HERE for an event flyer for the 2011 College Fair and College Conference!

If you would like to receive a free copy of the 2011 Post-Secondary Planning Guide, please click here, or email your name and mailing address to beanc@grovesacademy.org. The guide includes information about the colleges that attended the fair as well as a timeline for post-secondary planning, a list of questions to ask and answer during college visits, charts that detail the differences between high school and college, and a list of internet resources.

LD/ADHD College and Post-Secondary Opportunities Fair - October 3, 2011

The annual Groves College Fair is designed to help students, parents and counselors understand more about the specific programs and services that are available at select colleges. Representatives from over 50 colleges attend each year. The colleges, including four-year, two-year, and vocational/technical schools, each have programs and services in place for LD/ADHD students. The date for the 2011 College Fair is Monday, October 3 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

For a complete list of exhibitors as of September 23, please click here.

LD/ADHD College Conference - Saturday, October 15, 2011

This year, Groves Academy is proud to present a full-day workshop about the college experience for students with learning disabilities. Throughout the day, topics will cover the application and decision-making process of the college search, helping students and families understand the types of services that colleges offer for LD students, as well as which accommodations may benefit each student most. With admissions representatives, college support specialists, and knowledgeable college counselors, the conference promise to provide an in-depth look at the college search for LD students. The conference, in tandem with the College and Post-Secondary Opportunities Fair, will introduce LD students and their families to the processes and possibilities of post-secondary education, and prepare them for this exhilarating next step. Registration is available online by clicking HERE, or click HERE for an information and registration brochure.

Questions? Contact Colee Bean at beanc@grovesacademy.org.

WORKSHOP: College Planning Strategies for Students with LD/ADHD:

Tuesday, November 29, 2012 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Groves Post-Secondary Program

Cost: Free

This workshop will provide information to parents about specific college programs and support services that are designed for LD/ADHD students. Presenters, Josh Tierney and Tracy Guaman, will provide a format for identifying and discussing areas to consider in making an initial college choice. In addition, the session will cover useful strategies for filling out college applications, communicating with disability services and registering for classes. Learn the ins and outs of finding a college program that is right for you.

Registration is available online by clicking HERE Questions? Contact Colee Bean at beanc@grovesacademy.org.

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Introducing the Groves Post Secondary Program

Support during transition...
The goal of the Groves Post Secondary (GPS) Program is to provide students the necessary structure and support they need for a successful post-secondary transition in school, work, and their personal lives.
The program offers education support, internship opportunities and independant living and life skills mentoring.

** Click here for a GPS brochure **

**** Click here for the GPS web page ****