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Life and Times of High Schoolers in the Merit Curriculum World

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

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  1. Life and Times of High Schoolers in the Merit Curriculum World Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan Kathleen Kosobud, presenter Kosobud51@gmail.com

  2. Michigan Students with Disabilities

  3. 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.

  4. (t)ransition to High School • Participation in IEP: Self-Determination • Risk Factors • Attendance • Behavior • Credits, Courses, Connections • School Size • Relationships • Course Selection • Building mentorships

  5. 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?

  6. 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 • Personalized Curriculum

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Organizing for Success • Time • Timers; reminders • Charts, lists, calendars, planners • Planning ahead

  10. Organizing for Success • Things • Duplicates • Pockets and other containers • Attachments

  11. Organizing for Success • Ideas and Concepts • Notes • Writing • Tests

  12. Basic Study Aids Memory tricks (mnemonics) Note-taking Flash Cards and “rehearsal” systems Graphic organizers Technology tools

  13. 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

  14. Accommodations in the Classroom Assignments, deadlines Approaching lectures, labs, and discussions Using time effectively Accommodations in the classroom Teacher-initiated supports

  15. 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

  16. Need More Information? Michigan Alliance for Families http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org Email us at info@michiganallianceforfamilies.org Call us at1-800-552-4821 Contact:

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