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Life and Times of High Schoolers in the Merit Curriculum World. Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan Kathleen Kosobud, presenter Kosobud51@gmail.com. Michigan Students with Disabilities. Study of Adults with LD. Knowledge of A.D.A. and Section 504
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Life and Times of High Schoolers in the Merit Curriculum World Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan Kathleen Kosobud, presenter Kosobud51@gmail.com
Study of Adults with LD Knowledge of A.D.A. and Section 504 Realities of disability self-disclosure Importance of self-determination* *Madaus, J.W., Gerber, P.J., & Price, L.A.(2008). Adults with Learning Disabilities in the workforce: Lessons for secondary transition programs. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice. 23(3), 148-153.
(t)ransition to High School *Superintendent’s Dropout Challenge, 2011 • Participation in IEP: Self-Determination • Risk Factors* • Attendance • Behavior • Credits, Courses, Connections • School Size
Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Years(your “to-do” list) • Drivers Licenses • MME, PSAT, ACT or SAT • Documentation of disability • Continuing education beyond high school • Other post-high school options • Entering the workforce • Behavior and social maturity • Encounters with the law • Encounters in the community • “Helicopter” or “Helpful” parenting?
Michigan Merit Curriculum • 4 English Credits • 4 Mathematics Credits • 3 Science Credits • 3 Social Studies Credits • .5 Civics • .5 Economics • 1 P.E./Health Credit • 1 Visual, Performing or Applied Arts Credit • 2 World Languages Credits (class of 2016) • An online learning experience* *Michigan Dept. of Education, Personal Curriculum Guidelines, August 2009
High School • Connecting the EDP to IEP and Transition planning • Connecting EDP to High School Course Selection/Plan • Michigan Merit Curriculum • Diploma • “Certificate of Completion” (fulfillment of Transition Plan) • Personal Curriculum
High School • Connecting the EDP to IEP and Transition planning • Connecting EDP to High School Course Selection/Plan • Michigan Merit Curriculum • Diploma • “Certificate of Completion” (fulfillment of Transition Plan) • Personal Curriculum
High School • Connecting the EDP to IEP and Transition planning • Connecting EDP to High School Course Selection/Plan • Michigan Merit Curriculum • Diploma • “Certificate of Completion” (fulfillment of Transition Plan) • Personal Curriculum
Diploma or Completion? • Diploma • Represents achievement of all MMC requirements • Same piece of paper; even if completed with a PC • Ends high school and special education services. • Completion • Determined by IEP and Transition Plan • Continues education and special education services • Targets individual needs for training and education
High School • Connecting the EDP to IEP and Transition planning • Connecting EDP to High School Course Selection/Plan • Michigan Merit Curriculum • Diploma • “Certificate of Completion” (fulfillment of Transition Plan) • Personal Curriculum
Personal Curriculum Area of curriculum affected by disability Lack of progress despite documented supports Plan includes parent monitoring Specifies the scope of the MMC covered Leads to a DIPLOMA Requires district and parent agreement
Consequences of a PC? May not be prepared for next level of course (e.g. math) May need to take remedial courses in college May score lower on MME/ACT/WorkKeys May not be eligible for all military branches May not be able to access scholarships and grants
Organizing for Success • Time • Timers; reminders • Charts, lists, calendars, planners • Planning ahead
Organizing for Success • Things • Duplicates • Pockets and other containers • Attachments
Organizing for Success • Ideas and Concepts • Notes • Writing • Tests
Basic Study Aids Memory tricks (mnemonics) Note-taking Flash Cards and “rehearsal” systems Graphic organizers Technology tools
Assistive Technology Considerations Developmentally appropriate Allow access to the general curriculum Low-tech through Hi-tech By the end of high school, the goal is to be independent, self-determined users of AT
Accommodations in the Classroom Assignments, deadlines Approaching lectures, labs, and discussions Using time effectively Accommodations in the classroom Teacher-initiated supports
Testing Accommodations • Accommodations are designed to level the playing field, not to invalidate the tests • Tests of reading skills cannot be read to student • Tests of math calculation cannot allow calculators • Writing tests often do not allow spell- and grammar-checkers, although they can be word-processed. • Extended time • Instructions read (or on tape) for the student • Setting • Breaks • Scribe
Need More Information? Michigan Alliance for Families http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org Email us at info@michiganallianceforfamilies.org Call us at 1-800-552-4821 Kathleen Kosobud: kosobud51@gmail.com Link to additional resources: http://ldaofmichigan.wikispaces.com/2013+Life-Times-High-Schoolers-MMC Contact: