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Beyond High School: Taking the Next Step

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Beyond High School:Taking the Next Step for Students with DisabilitiesSuzanne AlexanderRyan MessatzziaDirector of CounselingAcademic & Disabilities Counselor

OverviewIs college right for me?What are the differences between high school and college?Will I get the same accommodations as I did in high school?How do I get started?What if I want to get professional training, but dont want to pursue a degree?

But Ive Always Wanted to Go to CollegeImportance of realistic expectationsUnderstanding what college is and is notFIT is keyDevelopmental courseworkAmount of work required outside of classroom

The Educational LawsIDEA

IEP

ADA/504

Independence, Responsibility & ConfidentialityFamily Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Responsibility shifts:Parent Student

Parent has limited access to student records

Getting Started: Setting Up ServicesStudents responsibility to self-identifyGather appropriate documentation of disability Not 504 planEvaluation with diagnosisIntake interview with Disabilities Office personnel

Use of Accommodations in CollegeTend to be different in college than in high schoolExamples:Special testing (time/place)Peer notetakerUse of taperecorderInterpreterMaintaining integrity of course requirements

Procedures for Receiving AccommodationsMust request accommodationsNotification of instructorPrivacy issuesApply for accommodations every semester

Non-Degree Career OptionsWho is this for?Degree vs. trainingNon-credit offerings (Continuing Education & Workforce Development)Pros & consFinancial options

Other ResourcesDORS

Thank You!Contact Information:

Suzanne [email protected], AAB Building

Karen [email protected], AAB Building