(2024) IDEA to ADA: The Difference Between High School and College Accommodations
Course Overview:
Transitioning from high school to college can be challenging for students with disabilities due to significant changes in accommodations. This comprehensive course, updated for 2024 by Ms. Annie Tulkin, founder and Director of Accessible College, provides essential knowledge and resources to navigate these changes. The course includes original content from a previous recording, along with new updates and responses to frequently asked questions, ensuring that participants receive the most current information available.
Course Highlights:
- Understanding the Transition: Learn about the differences in accommodations from high school to college.
- Expert Insights from Annie Tulkin: Gain knowledge from an experienced professional in disability support services.
- Updated Resources for 2024: Access the latest tools and information to support students effectively.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Statistics on Students with Disabilities in College:
- Understand the prevalence and challenges faced by students with disabilities in higher education.
2. Overview of Laws:
- Comprehensive review of the laws that apply to K-12 (IDEA) and college (ADA).
- Specific examples of how IDEA and ADA accommodations differ.
3. Documentation and Process for Requesting Accommodations:
- Step-by-step guidance on how to request and secure necessary accommodations in college.
4. Common Accommodations:
- Learning Disabilities (LD)
- Mental Health
- Physical Disabilities
- Health Conditions
5. Preparing Students to Self-Advocate:
- Strategies to empower students to advocate for their needs.
6. Interactive Q&A Sessions:
- Engage with real-world scenarios and get answers to common questions.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the landscape of disability support in higher education.
- Identify and apply the laws that ensure accommodations in the college setting.
- Follow the documentation guidelines and process for requesting accommodations in college.
- Recognize typical accommodations in the college setting.
- Develop strategies to prepare students for a successful transition and self-advocacy.
Who Should Take This Course:
- Educators and school counselors
- Disability support staff
- Parents and guardians of students with disabilities
- Students preparing for college transition
Enroll Now:
Prepare yourself and your students for a successful transition from high school to college. Enroll in the (2024) IDEA to ADA: The Difference Between High School and College Accommodations today and gain the knowledge and tools you need to support their journey.