Welcome to Student Success Services We Support

Transcript:Welcome to Student Success Services We Support:
Welcome to Student Success Services We Support Students with Learning Barriers What is a “Learning Barrier”? Disability related - Learning disability, Cognitive disability, ADHD, Mental Health, Medical needs Personal - death, break up, uncertain about program, experienced trauma, academic mediation Uncertain or Academic Skill related - student may have an IEP with no formal diagnosis, do accommodations need to continue? Student Success At a Glance What Does an Accessibility Advisor do? Assists students with setting up academic accommodations and supports, such as: Referral to adaptive technology training, counselling or other supports in the College Use of testing services, technology in the classroom or missed classes due to disability related needs Study skill development Recommendations for course loads and academic pathway planning Coordinate psycho-educational assessments when required *Accommodations require the collaboration and agreement between the student and Accessible Services What Documents do I provide to my Accessibility Advisor? Recent Psycho-educational Assessment- within the last 4 years to access OSAP Bursaries and Grants IEP or IPRC documents Medical notes Note: documentation must indicate a permanent disability and be diagnosed by the appropriate licensed practitioner* OSAP has a separate Disability Verification form that must be completed to access related grants and bursaries Accommodations vs. Modifications Courses at the post secondary level have specific learning outcomes that need to be achieved for the student to pass the course. These learning outcomes cannot be modified. The same course work needs to be completed, however if required the method for completion can be accommodated i.e. speech to text software instead of writing or typing an essay to accommodate a Learning Disability or Dysgraphia. The essay will be evaluated based on the same criteria as the student’s peers. If needed, student can reduce their course load to complete their diploma over a longer period of time. This can often assist students who have more significant learning needs. College Accommodations are Different than High School What are the Students Responsibilities in College? Students need to make appointments with Accessibility Services when they received their offer of admission Provide adequate up-to-date documentation, IEPs and OSR contents are not provided to the college automatically. Students must bring them to develop accommodations. Participate in discussions about accommodations Access all support services in a timely manner Practice self-advocacy Students report academic and accommodation information to parents/guardians if they choose College Accommodations are Different than High School Role of Parents/Guardians: In order to