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Accommodations<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"\/disabilitysupportservices\/event-accessibility\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Event Accessibility<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"\/disabilitysupportservices\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Transition from K-12 to College<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For all students, the transition from high school to college can be a challenge. For disabled students, understanding the differences between accommodations in high school is another important layer. There are differences in laws that apply and college is a very different environment. A student may find that services they received in high school are not appropriate for the college setting. They may also find support that they did not have in the past. The following table outlines some of the key differences between the K-12 system and college. Another great resource in understanding the transition for students with disabilities see <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/about\/offices\/list\/ocr\/transition.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities<\/em><\/a> published by the Office of Civil Rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above all, the most important skill a student can have is self-advocacy. This starts with the student having an understanding of their disability and how it affects them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Applicable Laws<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>K-12<\/th><th>College<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)<\/td><td>Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and its amendments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973<\/td><td>Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focus is on SUCCESS<\/td><td>Focus is on ACCESS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Required Documentation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>K-12<\/th><th>College<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan<\/td><td>High School IEP and 504 plans are not sufficient.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>School provides evaluation at no cost to student<\/td><td>Student must get evaluation at own expense<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Documentation focuses on determining whether student is eligible for services based on specific disability categories in IDEA<\/td><td>Current Documentation must provide information on specific nature of condition or disability, functional limitations, and demonstrate the need for specific accommodations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Self-Advocacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>K-12<\/th><th>College<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Student is identified by the school and is supported by parents and teachers<\/td><td>Student must self-identify to the Disability and Accessibility Support Services office<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Primary responsibility for arranging accommodations belongs to the school<\/td><td>Primary responsibility for self-advocacy and arranging accommodations belongs to the student.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teachers approach you if they believe you need assistance<\/td><td>Professors are usually open and helpful, but most expect you to initiate contact if you need assistance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Parental Role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>K-12<\/th><th>College<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Parent has access to student records and can participate in the accommodation process<\/td><td>Parent does not have access to student records without student\u2019s written consent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parent advocates for student<\/td><td>Student advocates for self<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Instruction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>K-12<\/th><th>College<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Teachers may modify curriculum and\/or alter pace of assignments<\/td><td>Professors are not required to modify curriculum design or alter assignment deadlines<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Students are expected to read short assignments that are then discussed, and often re-taught, in class<\/td><td>Students are assigned substantial amounts of reading and writing which may not be directly addressed in class<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Students seldom need to read anything more than once, and sometimes listening in class is enough<\/td><td>Students need to review class notes and text material regularly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Study Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>K-12<\/th><th>College<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Tutoring and study support may be a service provided as part of an IEP or 504 plan<\/td><td>Tutoring DOES NOT fall under Disability Services and is not considered an academic adjustment on accommodation. Students with disabilities must seek out tutoring resources as they are available to all students.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Student\u2019s time and assignments are structured by others<\/td><td>Students manage your own time and complete assignments independently<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Students may study outside of class as little as 0 to 2 hours a week, and this may be mostly last-minute test preparation<\/td><td>Students need to study at least 2 to 3 hours outside of class for each hour in class<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adapted from AHEAD Guidelines 2010<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transition from K-12 to College For all students, the transition from high school to college can be a challenge. For disabled students, understanding the differences between accommodations in high school is another important layer. 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