Transcript Special Populations in Georgia Technical College

Educational Opportunities
For
High School Graduates
With Special Needs
GACTE Conference
July 12, 2011
Access into Georgia’s
Technical Colleges
Attributes of Technical College
Transitioning
Admissions requirements
Certificates, Diplomas and Associate Degrees
Testing and accommodations
Documentation/Accommodations
Who to Contact for services
From Start to Finish
 Adult
Literacy/ESL classes
 GED with accommodations
 Learning Support Classes
 Associate Degrees
 Diplomas
 Technical Certificates
Attributes of Technical Colleges
Costs of tuition and fees
 Opportunity to live at home
 Class size and contact with instructors
 Diverse students/Non Traditional Careers
 Supportive community environment
 Learning Support courses
 Study skills courses
 Associate degrees, diplomas or technical
certificates
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Non Traditional Careers
Non Traditional Careers
SOME colleges still offer programs that
do not require GED/HS diploma
Few examples:
 Commercial Truck Driving
 Various Welding certificates and diploma
 Firefighter I
 Mobile Electronics Technician
 Patient Care Assisting
 Medical Coding
 Cabinet Making Assembly/Installation
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All would require the student to take the
COMPASS or ASSET test.
Many programs do require the student to obtain
GED before complete program of study in
order to graduate.
Most colleges have GED/Adult Education
classes on campus
Admissions
Students may be admitted to a Technical
College in one of the following categories:
1) Regular
2) Provisional
3) Developmental Studies
4) Special
5) Transient
General Entrance Requirements
 16
years old
 High school graduate or
 GED
 Placement testing
(ASSET/COMPASS) or
 SAT or ACT scores
Admission Procedures
Submit application/fee
 Submit official high school(s) transcript(s)
or official GED test scores and/or diploma
 Submit all official post secondary transcripts
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If Accommodations are needed for
Placement Testing…
Contact College Disability Services/
Special Needs Coordinator
 Submit documentation to coordinator
NOT TO ADMISSIONS OFFICE
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Coordinator will determine appropriate
accommodations and schedule testing
(ASSET /COMPASS)
Accommodations for
ASSET
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Extended Time, Frequent Breaks
Oral or on Tape/ Scribe
Use of Calculator
Separate room/distraction reduced room
Braille or large print
Interpreter
COMPASS Meets ADA
Untimed
 Use of built in calculator
 Student can take one section at a
time- separate day if necessary
 Compatible with Zoomtex (Mouse
Echo-screen reader)
 ESL version
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Section 504 of the 1973
Rehabilitation Act and 1990
Americans with Disabilities Act
“No otherwise qualified individual with a
disability shall, solely by reason of his/her
disability, be excluded from the
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or
be subjected to discrimination under any
program or activity of public entity.”
Otherwise Qualified =
 …meets
the academic and
technical standards requisite to
admission or participation…
Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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IDEA
Mandatory Education
Entitlement Law
School responsible for
evaluations
Remedial Learning Tools
provided
Outcome Oriented:
Successful Learning
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ADA
Optional Education
Civil Rights Law
Student responsible for
evaluations
Accommodations must be
requested by student
Equal Access, not equal
outcome
Obtaining Disability Services
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Self Disclose to the Disability Services/ Special
Needs Coordinator
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Provide appropriate documentation
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Determine appropriate accommodations with
Special Needs Coordinator
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Once accommodations are decided student
must take appropriate form to Instructors at the
beginning of each and every quarter
Documentation for Disabilities
Documentation written on letterhead and signed by
an individual with the credentials to make the
diagnosis—must be within the last 3 years
 Include the specific diagnosis and attach any test
results which measures limitations of learning
 Report should include any medications or aids used
by individual, including effects these have on
learning
 Suggestions on possible accommodations( helpful
but not always exactly followed- college decides)
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Accommodations, depending
on disability, may include:
Extended time
 Separate, lowdistracting
testing
environment
 Frequent breaks
 Oral testing
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Note takers in class
 Calculator for math
 Use of assistive
technology- voice
recognition
software
 Interpreters
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Examples of Assistive Technology
Available at Technical Colleges
 Text
/Screen Readers
 Speech to Text Software
 Screen Enlargers/CCTV’s
 Assistive Listening Devices
 Accessible Keyboards
 TTY/TDD phones
Dual Enrolled Students
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A student who is dually enrolled in high school and a technical
college must provide valid documentation, from within the last
3 years. A high school IEP is not sufficient to receive
services/accommodations at the technical college.
The Disability Services coordinator at the college will work with
the student, high school staff and instructor to ensure reasonable
accommodations are made. This is most effective when done
prior to the student enrolling in the class. However,
accommodations will be made based on the college guidelines,
which include maintaining the integrity and standards of the
course/program.
Transition Planning and
Preparation
 Assessing
student needs
 Individual transition plan (IEP/ITP)
 Collaboration with service providers
 Academic
 Career
 Personal
Students’ Time line for
Transitioning
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Develop Transition plan early- as early as the 9th grade
Identify career and vocational Interests & Abilities
Attend college and career fairs
Prepare student to be able to discuss their disability and
their strengths and weaknesses-be own advocate
Develop student’s personal transitional file including,
current documentation, test result summaries, IEP,
Learning Style, and possible accommodations needed
Senior year establish contact with adult service
providers/Voc Rehab and the Technical College
Disability Service Provider in your area
Up-to-date testing for documentation
Apply to the nearest Technical College
Modified Program
 Selected
Courses
 Do Not Graduate
 Not Eligible for Financial Aid
 Job Placement limited
QUESTIONS ?
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Francine Shuman
Special Populations/Programs Director
Technical College System of Georgia
[email protected]
or contact Disability Services office at local
college