Educators
What Educators Are Saying
"Florida HS/HT has been a true inspiration to our young adults with disabilities. They are asking questions about college, vocational schools and certification programs and have started collecting information about the colleges and exploring what they can accomplish."
-Madison County, FL
"HS/HT has been a mutually beneficial experience for Hillsborough Community College. Through HS/HT, students learn how to transition from high school to postsecondary education. In the past three years, all of our HS/HT students have completed community college and continued their education at a university or become employed."
- Denise Giarrusso
Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities
Hillsborough Community College
"The high school years are especially stressful due to the pressures of getting a standard diploma and planning for the future. Just being a part of this program has increased their confidence and self-esteem. They feel good about being a part of something they can talk about with no stigma attached to it."
-Mary Lankford
Exceptional Students Education Teacher
Lake Weir High School
Ocala, FL
"The building of self-esteem has been a huge achievement for our young adults. Most have grown from not being able to make eye contact, having conversations or attending school on a regular basis to developing friendships, attending school regularly, developing self-advocacy skills and motivation. With positive training and exposure to program such as this (HS/HT), these individuals know they can earn the education of their dreams and excel in the career of their choice."
-Madison County, FL
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