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DSP&S Student Orientation

DSP&S Student Orientation. DSP&S - Your Key to Success at Cuyamaca College. Purpose of Orientation. Provide students with tools for academic and social success Provide information about DSP&S services on campus Learn how to advocate for yourself Provide community resource referrals.

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DSP&S Student Orientation

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  1. DSP&S Student Orientation DSP&S - Your Key to Success at Cuyamaca College

  2. Purpose of Orientation Provide students with tools for academic and social success Provide information about DSP&S services on campus Learn how to advocate for yourself Provide community resource referrals

  3. Student Responsibilities • Make an appointment each semester with a DSP&S counselor to update your accommodations and educational plan

  4. Accommodations Form • Your specific accommodations will be check marked on this form

  5. Accommodations Alternate Media Adaptive Equipment Assistive Technology

  6. High Tech Center

  7. American Sign Language Interpreting • American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting is available for the deaf/hearing impaired • Please contact the main office for scheduling

  8. Test Proctoring Take your tests with the Test Proctor instead of in class. Students benefit from: • Extended time • Quiet and reduced stress environment • Other services as outlined by the student accommodations form

  9. Test Proctoring Instructions • Student responsibilities for receiving Test Proctoring Services

  10. Test Appointment Request Form • Tests are scheduled one week in advance. • Forms can be picked up at the Test Proctors in the High Tech Center or online at http://www.cuyamaca.edu/dsps/forms_policies.asp

  11. PDSS Classes PDSS 081: Self Advocacy PDSS 085: Adapted Computer Basics PDSS 087: Adapted Computer Skills PDSS 090: Learning Strategies Practicum PDSS 096: Cognitive Communication Skills and Strategies Other courses can also be taken through Community Learning .

  12. To-Do List • Review the To-Do List and make sure you are not forgetting to do something • Download at: http://www.cuyamaca.edu/dsps/forms_policies.asp

  13. Self Advocacy • It is important to learn how to advocate for yourself. If you do not do it for yourself, who will? • Download at: http://www.cuyamaca.edu/dsps/forms_policies.asp

  14. Sample Dialogues • Here are some sample dialogues to help you explain your accommodations to your instructor • Download at: http://www.cuyamaca.edu/dsps/forms_policies.asp

  15. Club Abled • Join our club and meet other students

  16. Tutoring Center • The Tutoring Center provides tutors in a variety of subjects • It is free of charge for all students • Contact Sandy Nolan at 660-4556 for hours

  17. Specialized Instruction • DSP&S has specialized one-on-one instruction for English, Math, and vocational programs. Stop by the High Tech Center for more information.

  18. DSP&S Your Key to Success at Cuyamaca College Take orientation quiz

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