Planning for college?

Two local events will help parents guide their children on their road to college. The first one is this Saturday, by JoAnn Schaper, independent college consultant and Steve Shapiro, CPA CFP, free and open to everyone. Speakers will provide an overview on college choices, the application process, the financial aid process and strategies for reducing the impact of college costs. From 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Monterey Public Library. This program is not sponsored or endorsed by Monterey Public Library or the City of Monterey.For more information, contact Steve Shapiro at 831-588-7418.

The second event is further down the road: College Planning for Students with Learning Disabilities. Professionals from public and private colleges will discuss how students with learning disabilities can find success in college. This workshop will highlight the many higher education options for students who learn differently. The emphasis will be on developing a working partnership between the college and the student.
The presentations will cover transition issues and strategies for students once they have been admitted. The three presenters will be Tom Merrell, M. A., Special Education, Director of Academic Support Services University of San Francisco, Disability Specialist, David Tylicki, Learning Disabilities Project Coordinator University of California, Santa Cruz, and Duffy Grant, Higher Education Consultant.

This workshop will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Chartwell School, 2511 Numa Watson Rd, Seaside. For more info, click here.