The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender, age, disability, or veteran status. Inquiries concerning application of this policy may be referred to ODCTE, Compliance Coordinator, 1500 West Seventh Avenue, Stillwater, Ok 74074-4364, 1-800-522-5810 or (405) 377-2000. This publication is printed and issued by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education as authorized by 70 O.S. 1981, Sec. 14-104, as amended. 500 copies have been prepared and distributed at a cost of $408.00. Copies have been deposited with the Publications Clearinghouse of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. 19-38689 17964 Career and Academic Connections Contact us at 405.743.5162 • Okcareer.tech/cac What Are My Postsecondary Options? Technology Centers — They prepare you for specific professions. They combine the academic curriculum with real-life hands-on applications. Technology centers are usually smaller than colleges and cheaper. You can earn certificates and licenses. Two-Year Community/Junior Colleges — They offer a variety of two-year degree programs. Community and junior colleges are usually smaller and less expensive than four-year colleges and universities. You can earn certificates, licenses and associate degrees. Four-Year Colleges/Universities — They offer a multitude of degree programs. Class sizes are usually large. You can earn bachelor’s, master’s and professional degrees. Will I still have an IEP in postsecondary education? When you are in high school, you may receive services under a law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, which provides a free, appropriate public education for students with disabilities. IDEIA does not cover postsecondary education, so you will not have an IEP in postsecondary. Postsecondary institutions provide disability services in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. How do I get accommodations and modifications in postsecondary schools? To get reasonable accommodations in postsecondary schools, you will need to disclose your disability and request accommodations. Accommodations do not alter what you are expected to learn. An accommodation makes learning accessible to you and allows you to demonstrate what you know. Modifications are seldom permitted in postsecondary because they may fundamentally alter or lower the standard of the course. You will need to provide documentation of your disability. Here are some steps to keep in mind when requesting accommodations. • Contact the coordinator of disability services. You must contact the person in charge of accommodations and notify that person that you have a disability. • Ask about disability documentation requirements. When you meet with the person in charge of accommodations, you should ask what documents are required. Each institution has its own requirements for how current and what documentation must be provided. • Be prepared to discuss your disability and accommodations. Discuss your needs and accommodations with the coordinator. Discuss the accommodations you used in the past, what has worked and what you think you will need while attending the institution. • Ask questions and confirm your understanding. If the coordinator determines that you are eligible for services, he or she will decide what accommodations you will receive. Make sure you have a full understanding of your responsibilities, including how often you must self-disclose or update your documentation. Cameron University Office of Student Development 580-581-2209 East Central University Coordinator of Disability Services 580-559-5677 or 580-559-5297 Langston University Assistant Vice President for Administrative Affairs/Director of Human Resources 405-466-3204 Northeastern State University Coordinator of Educational Access 918-449-6139 Northeastern State University – Tahlequah Coordinator of Student Disability Services 918-444-2042 Northwestern Oklahoma State University Disabled Student Services 580-327-8414 Oklahoma Panhandle State University Director of Counseling, Career & Disability Services 580-349-1556 Oklahoma State University – Stillwater Student Disabilities Services 405-744-7116 Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City Disability Services 405-945-3385 Oklahoma State University – Tulsa Student Disability Services 918-594-8354 Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Student Disability Services 918-594-8354 Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology Director of Academic Accommodations 918-293-4622 Rogers State University Student Disability Services Coordinator 918-343-6828 Southeastern Oklahoma State University Compliance & Safety Director 580-745-3090 Southwestern Oklahoma State University – Sayre Office of Counseling & Assessment 580-928-5533 Southwestern Oklahoma State University – Weatherford Dean of Students 580-774-3767 University of Central Oklahoma Disability Support Services 405-974-2516 University of Oklahoma Disability Resource Center 405-325-3852 University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Disability Resource Center 405-325-3852 University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma Director of Counseling, Disability & Career Services 405-547-1326 Contact for Accommodations at Oklahoma Universities Planning for Your Career (Options After High School) How will you reach your goal? FOUR-YEAR bachelor’s degrees TWO-YEAR associate degrees or technical programs ONE-YEAR certificate programs MORE graduate and professional degrees Be prepared for your future! Postsecondary Accommodation Guide