Beyond Accommodations: Increasing the Retention of

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Beyond Accommodations: Increasing the Retention of Students with Disabilities Dr. Misty Parsley, Executive Director Ms. Paige Reece, BEST Director Dr. Abigail Davis, ACCESS Director Redesign of office Create alignment across the entire Lipscomb community to increase student success for ALL learners Provide an overall stronger approach to support and retention of students with disabilities Create whole-person learning experiences that meet the needs of students with disabilities (social support, organizational support, and even residential support) Redesign of office Provide training campus-wide on ADA, accessibility, accommodations, and supports Reduce the potential for legal issues with a supportive and knowledgeable team Redesign of OfficeLipscomb University Office of Accessibility and Learning Supports ACCESS- Students are enrolled as traditional students and can receive accommodations BEST- Students are enrolled as traditional students and can admitted for additional supports IDEAL- Students are enrolled as non-degree students and receive a certificate How and why we started BEST Parents reaching out for support Students dropping out of college Students applying to IDEAL Understanding of deficit areas and link to college success Admissions Process Students must be accepted to Lipscomb first Complete a BEST application and submit paperwork IEP/504, testing, 2 references, 2 brief essay questions Complete an in-person interview Separate student and parent interviews Student writing sample If needed, call references for more information. Agree to pay separate fee ($5,000/semester) Types of Services 1:1 meetings with director at least once a week Organization, time management, coaching Peer mentor study times (2-3 times a week) Support with advising/registration Connect to on-campus resources Support in dorms/other settings as needed Sample To Do Lists Sample Task List Time blocking Staffing– Peer Mentors Provide peer-to-peer tutoring for BEST students Provides students with a typical homework working environment Models appropriate behaviors while doing homework Plan monthly group activities Karaoke, basketball games, movie nights Attend biweekly dinners Provide a familiar face for BEST students in a large group event Faculty Support Introductory email at the beginning of the semester Three check-ins per semester Collaborative meetings Classroom observations (if requested/needed) Working with Parents FERPA considerations Offered end of semester meetings Mid-semester troubleshooting Biweekly emails for accountability Connection to ACCESS The ACCESS Office handles accommodations for all students with disabilities. All BEST students are ACCESS students. Accommodations are determined in collaboration with BEST staff. Connection to ACCESS ACCESS staff work with BEST students related to: Use of the Testing Center Obtaining audio/e-books Managing/Renewing accommodations Strong working relationship