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Supporting LD/ADHD Students with College/Post-Secondary
THE LEARNING CENTERThe Learning Center at Groves Academy supports families and schools in the community who benefit from: • Diagnostic testing• Tutoring• Summer programs • Assistive technology training• Speech and language services• Career and postsecondary coaching• Educational consulting
The Learning Center touches the lives of more than 1,000 students each year.
THE INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNNGThe Institute for Professional Learning at Groves Academy shares the evidence-based teaching methods from our school to advance literacy instruction with other teachers, schools, and organizations in the community.
The Institute for Professional Learning has touched the lives of more than 600 teachers and thousands of students since it was formed in the spring of 2016.
1. Preparing for College in High School2. High School Timeline 3. Going From High School To College 4. Self- Awareness5. Know Thy Self6. Career Exploration7. College Process8. Create Your Team 9. Resources For Students And Parents
• Begin the conversations early . . . • What are the options?• How will my disability impact my options?• What classes do I need?• Ask and listen to other post-secondary journeys
• Begin thinking about what type of post-secondary education would be a good fit. It is never too early to begin these conversations with parents, teachers, school counselor, etc.
• Learn about your learning disability, your strengths and challenges and the modifications that help you be successful.
• Students are encourage to participate in extra-curricular activities
• Be sure you are taking the courses that will qualify you for the post-secondary education you are considering.
• Meet individually with your school counselor to create a post-secondary career plan which should focus on career interest, transition options, and disability awareness.
• Take interest inventories and/or job skills assessment on your own or through your school’s guidance office.
• Investigate potential summer experience: apply for summer job, plan to participate in community sports and activities, volunteer opportunities.
• Students planning to attend college, take the ACT in the spring. Students may want to consider a ACT Prep course. Apply for testing accommodations through your guidance office.
• Review student records to determine date of latest diagnostic testing. Students planning to apply for accommodations in college need updated testing every 3 years.
• Begin visiting colleges and talking with admissions staff and the disability services office.
• Review programs and services available to students with LD/ADHD. Schedule a time to visit the Disability Offices at colleges of interest.
• Begin the application process early: complete applications, apply for financial aid, request letters of recommendation, write a personal statement, send transcripts.
The goal is to articulate, who am I, what do I like, dislike, subject areas that I love learning about, subjects I want to steer clear of, how do I spend my free time?
Students must have an accurate self-portrayal and they must successfully identify and share:
• Interests-what do I like, gets my attention, curiosity• Skills/Strengths- what am I good at, where do I excel• Passions- what do I love, get excited about • Struggle- what is difficult, what does not come easy• Disability- what kinds of support services are needed
• The responsibility for establishing the presence of a disability is placed with the student seeking the accommodation.
• If the student wants reasonable accommodations, the student must come forward, identify the disability, document the disability and need and specifically request the provision of such accommodations.
• The responsibility is on the student, not the college.
2. Community College• Students who select a community college often have a
few choices when it comes to their educational plan.
• Community colleges offer an Associate Degree which allows students the opportunity to transfer to a four-year program upon completion if desired.
• Another option is to choose a career program that prepares you for a specific job upon graduation. These programs may lead to a certificate or license in a particular area.
Basic Services - for students needing few accommodations and occasional assistance
• Traditional Programs with minimal LD support • Knowledgeable about LD• Test accommodations• Peer tutors• Counseling• Audio Text books • Liaison with faculty• No extra costs
Coordinated Services - for students who had accommodations in high school, are strong advocates and self-directed
• Certified LD staff• Make recommendations for admissions• Notification to professors• Testing accommodations• Assistive technology • Note takers• Skills classes• Low or no fees• Examples: Emerson College (Boston), UW-Whitewater, St.
Catherine University, St. Ambrose University (Iowa)
Structured Programs – The most comprehensive services offered for students with learning disabilities.
• All encompassing programs • Developmental classes• Special admissions processes• Specialized and trained professionals• Teaching strategies for success• One-on-one tutoring and support• Additional feels possible • Compulsory participation and monitoring
Examples: Augsburg College (CLASS), UW-Oshgosh (Project Success), LorasCollege (Iowa), University of Arizona (SALT)
• The K & W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities – 12th Edition
• Ready for Take-Off: Preparing Your Teen with ADHD or LD for College
• College Confidence with ADD• Survival Guide for College Students with ADHD or LD• Preparing Students with Disabilities for College Success• Colleges for Students with LD or ADHD (Peterson’s)