Disability Services

Volunteer State Community College | Student Services Division

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Transitioning from High School

Tennessee Department of Education Materials

We are excited to announce that the Tennessee Department of Education has produced new materials for high school students with disabilities who are transitioning to college. The following link takes you to the Tennessee Department of Education where you will find transition materials including a video, starring Volunteer State’s own Disability Coordinator Garret Westlake talking about the importance of self-advocacy.

Vol State Materials

This page is designed to provide information on transitioning from high school to college for students, parents, and educational professionals.  The materials on this page are part of a project that was sponsored by Tech Prep Tennessee, Tennessee Association on Higher Education and Disability, Tennessee Board of Regents, and the Tennessee Department of Education.

• Differences Between High School and College - Word Document / PDF
• State of Tennessee Transition Curriculum - Word Document / PDF
• Volunteer State Disability Services Registration Procedures - Word Document / PDF
• Volunteer State Disability Services Student Handbook - Word Document / PDF
• Transition from High School to College - Power Point Presentation