Special ed diploma. 4years in high school and end up at home with my mom?

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Special ed diploma. 4years in high school and end up at home with my mom.I spent all most all my life in special ed i never wanted to drop out of school but when i graduated from school i found out i could not use my Special ed diploma to goto school.i felt like i wasted a lot of time in school for what just to end up at home with my mom and dad with no job this is what will happen to special ed kids when they get out of school its not worth it.

that diploma is what i got when graduated

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v462/mixedbabie/Specialeddiploma.jpg

Answer 1

During every Individual Education Plan Meeting your parents were explained as to the outcome of the potential of graduating with an alternative diploma.  Some students stay in school until  they are 21 or 22.  There are many that move on to technical school for a skill training.  Has no one talked to you about these possibilities?  If they haven't then go to your Exceptional Student Education Dept. at the school board in your county, and ask them to give you information on alternative work placement.  If you do not get results go to the next county and find out what they are doing about the situation.  There is something wrong with the plan if you are not getting the help!  You can receive guidance if you want it I believe~

Answer 2

you should be able to go to school as an adult- you will have to take a test of competency  to see what grade level your at.

your parents should have known better and should have put you in a school that will allow you to get a regular diploma. This really could be your parents fault-- no offense!   Its just they should have looked our for your interests better.   You can always go back to school and get  UPGRADING so that you can go to college.

what did you want to take and  be??  There are also a whole lot of on line courses you may be able to apply and qualify for.

something to think about-  I hope this helps.

Answer 3

special ed diploma or certificate.It seems to be

they are both worthless.I hate to see you people

with LD work hard and do your best then get told

you can't continue your education because you

got a modified diploma. One size does not fit all.

Answer 4

You were legally supposed to be involved in your own IEP, planning your transition into post-high school.

IDEA is the federal law requiring all students with disabilities be given an education comparable to students without disabilities. And this includes a regular diploma.

What were you going to do after high school (job, what kind of job) and how would those post-high school goals be accomplished?  

Would you go to college or complete a training program for a non-college degree job. What would you need for each goal?

Where was the involvement in your own future?

I too was in special education during public school. And I will admit that some administrators have low expectations of us and our capabilities.

But it is our own futures--so I disagree that attending public school was a waste of time.

How we choose to prepare--or not prepare--for OUR own futures after high school is only what determines if high school is a waste.

Answer 5

as i posted when this exact question was asked under a different screen name:

are you the in the USA-what state? if you have an IEP and meet the requirements of teh IEP you are supposed to get a standard diploma in some states-not just a certificate of completion-

that used to happen regulary a few generations ago-unfortuately it is still being practiced in many areas..

if you are able can you get a GED-colleges wil recognize that

also work with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

this is the GA website

http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/ci_testing.aspx...

According to Rule 160-1-3-.09, Waivers and Variances of High School Graduation Assessments Guidelines, students may receive a Georgia regular education diploma through the assessment waiver or variance process if they meet specific criteria. Descriptions of waivers and variances appear below. For detailed information,...

there is info about waivers and variances(for what I don't know)-it looks like you can return to take the standardized test to get a standard diploma-

I can't make sense of the website and I don't have a LD-

Answer 6

I visited the weblink and I am really surprised that you was given a "Special Education Diploma"!

You might want to check to see if there is a federal law that mandates that ALL students in Special Education receive a regular high school diploma.

Answer 7

The other suggestions are good ones. I would also explore getting a GED, if you need it. You didn't say what your special needs were. If you have a learning disability there are now university programs for students like you. They provide support to help you be successful in obtaining a college degree and provide tutoring and other accommodations, as well as a slower pace for learning.

In my area (suburban Chicago), there are employers who will hire people with special needs: baggers and stockers at the grocery store, garden nurseries, landscape companies, etc.

You seem like you can type, spell, and organize your thoughts well. Have you thought of taking some vocational classes in keyboarding and computers? There are many companies that need people with good keyboarding skills and good people skills to answer phones, etc. They then can give you more training to help you advance. Believe me, there are jobs out there for you. You just need some vocational guidance to find them. Then you will earn your own money and not feel so dependent on your parents. I would even consider calling your former high school and asking to speak to the head of the special education department. They should be aware of resources that can help you. Good luck!