Explore Post-Secondary Options: Plan Your Future with Support
Discover insights and guidance on post-secondary training, financial aid, skills development, and support services through a series of informative sessions led by a dedicated committee of professionals. Learn about legal obligations in post-secondary settings and the distinctions between modifications and accommodations for students transitioning from high school to college.
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PLAN YOUR FUTURE Supports Available in Post-Secondary Settings NDE Innovative Grant in collaboration with NDE and ESU 13
A COMMITTEE OF PROFESSIONALS HAVE PLANNED A SERIES THAT WILL HELP YOU EXPLORE AND PREPARE FOR POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS 4 SESSIONS: POST-SECONDARY TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS FINANCIAL SUPPORTS FOR COLLEGE SUPPORTS AVAILABLE IN POST-SECONDARY SETTINGS SKILLS NEEDED FOR POST-SECONDARY SETTINGS Committee Pam Brezenski, ESU 13; Pat Comfort, NE Department of Labor; Nicole Fisher; NE VR, Andrew Hunzeker, Education Quest; Ashley Meyer, NE Autism Network/ESU 13; Bill Moore, LifeLink NE
Be Present Phones off and away, please Share-Participate, It s a safe Place! GROUP NORMS To make this work Respect Everyone s View Remember, we all may see different things!
SUPPORTS AVAILABLE IN POSTSECONDARY SETTINGS Pam Brezenski; ESU 13 Bill Moore; ESU 13/LifeLink Sonja Peetz; NE Autism Network
NO Individuals With Disabilities Act! Colleges do not have to provide the same level of support as High Schools WHAT LEGAL OBLIGATIONS DO POSTSECONDARY SETTINGS FOLLOW? DO Follow Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Purpose is to ensure equal access to people with disabilities to protect them from discrimination What did you learn?
WHAT ARE THE KEY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODIFICATIONS AND ACCOMMODATIONS? Modifications Change the Requirements/Outcomes of the Assignments i.e. Number Questions/Format of Response/Page Number Adjustments Accommodations Allows Access to the Material What did you learn? i.e. Location to Test/Extended Time/Increased Size/Interpreter/Copies of Notes
High School IEP College (504) Under Child Find-Schools will Seek Out Student Not Under Child Find-Student Must Self Identify WHAT IS THE KEY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A 504 AND AN IEP FOR STUDENTS School Plans Supports Student MUST Register for Disability Services on their Own Student is Supported by Parents and Teachers Student MUST Self-Advocate On their Own Evaluations Provided as Part of the Educational Process Student Must get Evaluation at their OWN Expense What did you learn? Teachers may Modify Curriculum or Alter Pace Student will Complete Work at the Pace of all Students Tutoring and Support May be Provided as a Service of the IEP Tutoring is NOT Provided-Student MUST Plan It on Their Own Homework May Be Completed With Support and In School Homework IS Homework Social Supports are Provided by School Students MUST Navigate the College Setting on Their OWN
WHAT IS THE KEY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A 504 AND AN IEP FOR PARENTS High School IEP College (504) Under Child Find-Schools will Seek Out Student Not Under Child Find-Student Must Self Identify Parents May Advocate for their Child Student MUST Self-Advocate On their Own Evaluations Provided as Part of the Educational Process Student Must get Evaluation at their OWN Expense What did you learn? Parents have Access to Records and Grades Only Student Has Access to Records and Grades (may sign permission form)
Visit the Disability Support Office when touring PROCESS FOR ACCESSING SUPPORTS IN COLLEGE Meet with Disability Coordinator Fill out an application for a 504 to be deemed eligible Complete an accommodations plan/accommodations letter What did you learn? Students must advocate and share plan with their professors Schedule follow up appointments with Disability Support Office
WHAT OTHER SUPPORTS/SERVICE ARE AVAILABLE ON CAMPUS Student supports that may be available on campus: Math/Writing Lab for Support Tutoring Services Mental Health Testing Centers On Campus Activities Organizations Social Opportunities Recreational Opportunities What did you learn?
RESOURCES YOU MAY NEED
AHEAD: ASSOCIATION ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND DISABILITY https://www.ahead.org/professional-resources/accommodations
NE VR 505 Broadway, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (308) 632-1321 http://www.vr.nebraska.gov/
EDUCATION QUEST 1601 E 27th St, Scottsbluff, NE (402) 479-6658 AndrewH@educationquest.org https://www.educationquest.org/11th-12th-grade-students/
