Deciding what comes after high school is one of the biggest choices a family makes, especially when a student has autism, ADHD, or another learning difference. Join us for a free, one-hour webinar and leave with a clear picture of your student’s college and postsecondary options, the challenges to prepare for, and the support that helps students succeed.
Webinar Details
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM ET / 5:00–6:00 PM CT / 3:00–4:00 PM PT
Where: Live online (GoToWebinar)
Cost: Free
Why Attend
You’ll leave knowing:
- Which college and postsecondary options can be a realistic fit for your student, from college-based programs to specialized support programs like CIP
- The challenges students most often face in college classes, so you can prepare before the first day
- The strategies that help students succeed: structure, practical executive functioning skills, guided practice, and feedback from experienced professionals
- How CIP’s individualized approach compares with traditional college-based support, so you can weigh your options
- How students at CIP work toward their personal, academic, career, and independent living goals
You’ll learn from CIP Berkshire Academic Coordinator Judy Gerich, M.A., and CIP National Director of Curriculum & Training Dr. Jodi Drury, and the live session ends with a Q&A, so bring your questions.
Why College Readiness Matters
College brings a new level of independence. Students manage their own schedules, keep track of assignments across several classes, ask professors for help, and request accommodations themselves, often without the daily structure high school provided. For students with learning differences, these executive functioning demands can be as challenging as the coursework itself.
Preparing for that shift ahead of time, and choosing a program with the right level of support, can help students start college ready to succeed.
How CIP Supports Students in College
Students in CIP’s Academic Track enroll at a local college or take online courses with CIP’s support. Most begin with one or two classes and build from there. Alongside their coursework, they work with CIP staff through executive functioning and content-based modules and meet weekly with an advisor, so they have structure and guidance as they become more independent.
Learn more about CIP’s College Support and Executive Functioning curriculum.
Who Should Attend
- Parents and guardians exploring the next step for a high school student or young adult with autism, ADHD, or another learning difference
- Students considering college or postsecondary programs
- Educators, school counselors, independent educational consultants, and transition specialists
Meet Your Presenters
Judy Gerich, M.A., Academic Coordinator, CIP Berkshire
Judy has been the Academic Coordinator at CIP Berkshire since 2016. She joined CIP in 2012, first as a Career Coordinator and then as an Admissions Coordinator. She holds a teaching certificate in social studies education and degrees from the University at Buffalo. Judy has taught at the middle school, high school, and college levels, and has tutored many students on the autism spectrum and with learning differences. She has presented at regional and national conferences, including NYSACAC, HECA, and PACAC.
Jodi Drury, PhD, National Director of Curriculum & Training, CIP
Jodi spent more than 20 years in special education before joining CIP, as a K–12 teacher and administrator and as an adjunct professor at colleges and universities in Massachusetts. Her doctoral research focused on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, and she has published articles with NASET and AASEP. At CIP, she creates the curriculum and training materials that help staff and students thrive.
Save Your Free Spot
Join us live on Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT).
Can’t Make It Live?
Register anyway, and you’ll be able to watch the recording on demand.
Explore More from CIP’s Webinar Series
This webinar is part of CIP’s 2026–2027 educational webinar series. Catch up on earlier sessions:
