Growing Self-Determination While Fading Supports
This Think College Transition Student Profile features Morgan, a dual enrollment student at Holyoke Community College who went on to transfer to Westfield State University. Morgan developed and used self-determination skills to self-direct her transition experience with the support of her college advisors, school transition specialist, educational coaches, peer mentor, and family. This profile highlights the positive outcomes that can be achieved from collaborative planning and fading supports.
Hanson, T., Elander, S., Galaska, A., and Redfern, P. (2018). Growing Self-Determination while fading supports. Think College Transition Student Profiles, Issue No. 4. Boston, MA: University of Massachusetts Boston, Institute for Community Inclusion.