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No one likes rejection. But if you’re denied accommodations or unsatisfied with the accommodations you were granted, you can make an appeal.
August 18, 2010
No one likes rejection. But if you’re denied accommodations or unsatisfied with the accommodations you were granted, you can make an appeal.
An interactive map published by US News and World Report can help families determine which states are headed towards budget cuts. The map could also help students determine which schools may want to increase their enrollment of out-of-state students.
Making your college list can be one of the most daunting aspects of the college application process. A US News and World Report article may provide some helpful tips.
To receive accommodations at the post-secondary level, documentation must demonstrate that your student has a disability as defined by the ADA and Section 504. Today’s blog outlines six core elements to help you review your current documentation.
Colleges typically use your student’s age, the evaluator’s assessment approach, and the level of detail provided in the last eligibility evaluation to determine the level of support she will receive at the college level.
If you’ve been diagnosed with a learning disability, you may want to consider requesting special accommodations when you take the SAT or ACT. Depending on your learning disability, accommodations could include extended time to complete the test, testing over multiple days, access to an audio DVD, or a specific seating arrangement. Students with ADHD, for example, may be able to take the test with extended time in a room with fewer students. There’s no additional charge to complete an accommodated test, and because college admissions committees don’t know when tests were taken under modified circumstances, you shouldn’t hesitate to request accommodations if you need them.
The PAL Program, the Program for Advancement of Learning, is a structured support program that provides assistance to LD students in a proactive, strength-based environment and access to assistive technologies.
At the post secondary level, the sole purpose of accommodations is to give your student the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of course curriculum by minimizing or even eliminating the impact of a disability. The bottom line? Be proactive in knowing where to go and what services are available.