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Higher Education
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College is becoming increasingly accessible and a new group of learners is able to tap into all of the great aspects of pursuing post-secondary education! Check out some of the websites below to learn more about college.
Fair Test
This site lists the colleges & universities that currently do not emphasize or in many cases, do not use SAT or ACT scores when considering admitting students to undergrad programs
Mapping Your Future
Lots of links to explore careers and post-secondary education options as well as info on financial aid
Think College!
Great info on college options for students with disabilities that may not have previously explored post-secondary education
Differences between High School & College
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High School
- The school identifies students with disabilities.
- The school district is responsible for evaluating and documenting the student’s learning disability.
- The school automatically incorporates accommodations into the student’s daily schedule once a disability is documented.
- The school modifies educational programs.
- Parents are advocates for their children.
- Special classes and placement must be available for students.
- Parents are notified and must give permission for any decisions regarding their son or daughter.
- An IEP meeting is held to determine placement and appropriate services.
- The school provides assessment of disabilities.
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College
- The school protects a student’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
- The student is responsible for providing current documentation of the disability to the college.
- The student must request accommodations each time they are needed.
- The college makes reasonable adjustments in instructional programs which do not alter the essential content or requirements of a course or program.
- Students are their own advocates.
- Colleges are not required to provide special classes or programs for students with disabilities.
- Parents are not notified of services their son or daughter requests unless the student grants permission for that information to be released.
- Students work with college professionals and instructors to determine if and what services are appropriate.
- The school provides access to testing services which are accessible to persons without disabilities.