secondary education can take months or even years—think of this guide as a resource that you keep coming back to as you need more, or different, information.
As big as it is, this book will not give you all the answers you will need to make this
transition. But it will start you thinking about questions to ask and steps to take. The resources listed at the back of the guide
in part three will also direct you to useful Internet websites, contacts, government and other types of information.
How the content is organized
The guide is divided into three parts:
• part one — For Students
• part two — For Students and Parents
• part three — For Parents
The best way for you to make the most of the information is to read the whole book. Very little content repeats from
section to section. You will find activities and checklists throughout to help you plan and keep track of the steps you are taking.
On the next page in "Success Stories," you will meet four young people who have made the transition to post-secondary and beyond. Their stories continue throughout
the book, giving you an opportunity to share their dreams, challenges and successes —and think about your own!