CONTACT Tim Bullis
Director, Community Relations
748-1433
Oct. 15, 2009

College 4 U is a college preview event for high school students with disabilities, their parents or guardians and education professionals. The regional event will take place 12:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at James River High School, 3700 James River Road in Chesterfield County.

The deadline to register is Oct. 23. Registration costs $5 per student and includes up to two family members. For more information, call 828-6947. Registration forms are available at ttac.soe.vcu.edu/registration/index.cfm online.

Each year, high school students and families find practical tips and inspiration at College 4 U. “It should be mandatory for all students with disabilities to attend College 4 U,” according to Greg Hixson, a Monacan High graduate who is now in his third year at James Madison University.

College 4 U includes sessions on preparing for college, testimonials from students, technology demonstrations and opportunities to talk with representatives of Virginia colleges.

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Accompanying this news release are a College 4 U registration form and agenda.