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Transitioning To…

Transitioning To…. Faith Timm, Special Services. Amanda Retsek Accessibility Services. Entitlement vs. Eligibility. IDEA 504 of the Rehabilitation Act ADA Who is covered?. Legal Overview. Overview. Classes. High School . Post Secondary.

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  1. Transitioning To… Faith Timm, Special Services Amanda Retsek Accessibility Services

  2. Entitlement vs. Eligibility • IDEA • 504 of the Rehabilitation Act • ADA • Who is covered?

  3. Legal Overview

  4. Overview

  5. Classes High School Post Secondary Individual students must manage their own time and schedules. Attendance policies may vary with each instructor. Classes may have 100 or more students. Modifications that change course outcomes will not be offered. • Usually follow a school-directed schedule and proceed from one class to another. • Class attendance is usually mandatory and monitored carefully • Classes generally have no more than 30-35 students. • Modifications that change course outcomes may be offered based on the IEP. From Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction

  6. Instructors High School Post Secondary May assume homework is completed and students are able to perform on a test. May not remind students of incomplete assignments. Expect students to get information from classmates when they miss a class. Expect students to read, save, and refer back to the course syllabus. • Grade and check completed homework. • May remind students of incomplete assignments. • Often provide students with information missed during absence. • Often take time to remind students of assignment and test dates. From Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction

  7. Studying High School Post Secondary Generally need to study at least 2-3 hours outside of class for each hour in class. Students should review class notes and text material regularly. Substantial amounts of assigned reading and writing may not be directly addressed in class. • Study time outside of class may vary (may be as little as 1-3 hours per week). • Instructors may review class notes and text material regularly for classes. • Expected to read short assignments that are discussed and retaught. From Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction

  8. Testing High School Post Secondary Usually infrequent (2-3 times a semester). May be cumulative and cover large amounts of material. Some classes may require only papers and/or projects instead of tests. Make-up tests are seldom an option and may have to be requested ahead of time. Usually, scheduled tests are without regard to other demands. • Frequent coverage of small amounts of material. • Make-up tests are often available. • Test dates can be arranged to avoid conflicts with other events. From Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction

  9. Grades High School Post Secondary May not be provided for all assigned work. Tests and major papers provide the majority of the grade. First tests are often “wake up” calls to let you know what is expected. (Hint: Watch out! They may account for a substantial part of your final grade.) • Given for most assigned work. • Good homework grades may assist in raising overall grade when test grades are lower. • Initial test grades, especially when low, may not have adverse effect on grade. From Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction

  10. How Do I Select a College • Talk with people about programs & colleges that match your interests • Research several different colleges to see if they are a good match for you • Check admission requirements • Contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to discuss possible accommodations From Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction

  11. FERPA • Disclosure • Self-advocacy • Confidentiality

  12. Documentation • What do students need to provide to receive services?

  13. Auxiliary Aids Academic Accommodations are based on individual needs • Testing Services • Alternative Text • Interpreting • Note taking Services

  14. Auxiliary Aids Not required to… • fundamentally alter a program or change essential components or requirements • Provide personal attendants

  15. Other Services • Tutoring Services • Academic Advisement • Career Exploration • Health Center • Recreational Activities • Clubs • Achievement Coaches • Short Term Clinical Therapy

  16. Applying • Application & Registration • Financial Aid – www.fafsa.us • Apply for Student Services • Timely Requests for academic accommodations

  17. What to Do Now • File FAFSA • Apply to all colleges that you might want to attend • Gather documentation for student services academic adjustments • Make appointment with special services staff to discuss academic adjustments

  18. Conclusion Contact Information • Amanda Retsek, UNM aretsek@unm.edu 277-3506 • Faith Timm, CNM ftimm@cnm.edu 224-4724

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