381
graduates, out of a sample of 832, were surveyed in the spring of 2006, representing
46% of the sample special education population that graduated
in June 2005.
95% employed and/or participating in post-secondary education,
full-time homemakers, or connected to adult services
5% unemployed, not in an education program or involved with
adult services
83% are currently satisfied with their lives
The following pie chart shows the status of graduates of 2005 in the spring
of 2006.
SATISFACTION WITH LIFE
The majority of graduates (83%) were satisfied or very satisfied with their lives.
Twenty (5%) of the 2005 graduates surveyed reported they were not working. The following were the top five reasons why graduates were not working:
83% of all respondents
were satisfied with the preparation they received in high school for employment
and post-secondary education. Asked what helped them most to prepare for their
next steps, the majority of respondents provided more than one response. Overall
those ranked most important were:
1) Caring, supportive, motivating teachers and counselors (205
responses)
2) Academic classes (101 responses)
3) Work experience while in high school (79 responses)
4) Basic skills/resource support (72 responses)
5) Computer classes (58 responses)
6) Sports (58 responses)
7) Extracurricular activities (47 responses)
8) Career Academy courses (44 responses)
9) Administrators (39 responses)
10) Career and Transition Services (38 responses)
The following chart illustrates the percentage of graduates in each disability group participating in some type of post-secondary education.
Most graduates in post-secondary education were attending 4-year colleges and universities or community colleges.
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Updated: 01/04/06