{"id":20805,"date":"2022-05-26T20:52:24","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T20:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/academics.otc.edu\/disabilitysupport\/?page_id=20805"},"modified":"2023-08-01T19:39:43","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T19:39:43","slug":"difference-hs-vs-college","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/academics.otc.edu\/disabilitysupport\/difference-hs-vs-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference HS vs College"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;A GUIDE TO: Understanding<br \/>\nthe Difference between High School &amp; College<br \/>\nfor Students with Disabilities&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;112px&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;~ LEGAL DIFFERENCES ~&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%231e73be&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20808&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"fontstyle0\">High School<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0S<span class=\"fontstyle0\">ervices are provided under IDEA or Section 504, Subpart D.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle0\">An IEP, a written legal document which lays out a student&#8217;s special education instruction, supports, and services, is mandated and followed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>The student has a right to an education paid for by the state; therefore special programs are created to meet their needs.<\/li>\n<li>Parents are actively involved in planning and decision-making.<\/li>\n<li>Accommodations are provided to ensure the success of the student.<\/li>\n<li>School districts are responsible for identifying and evaluating disability at no cost to the student or their family.<\/li>\n<li>Parents sign documents for the student.<\/li>\n<li>School personnel may speak freely with parents without the student&#8217;s consent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"fontstyle0\">College<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle1\">Services are provided under ADA\/ADAA and Section 504, Subpart E.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle1\">There is no IEP at the college level. Rather, a plan is developed which lays out a student&#8217;s accommodations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle1\">A college education is a privilege instead of a right; therefore, special programs are not required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle1\">Students are considered to be adults and must advocate for themselves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle1\">Accommodations are provided to ensure equal access. Success is the responsibility of the student.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle1\">The student must self-identify and provide appropriate and current documentation based on the college\u2019s requirements. The college is not responsible for the cost of evaluations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle1\">Students sign for themselves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle1\">The Buckley Amendment\/FERPA requires the student give written permission for school personnel <span class=\"fontstyle0\">to speak with parents, faculty, funding sources, etc.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_zigzag color=&#8221;green&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;~ ACADEMIC DIFFERENCES ~&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%231e73be&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0<span class=\"fontstyle0\">High School<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle0\">School personnel have the responsibility to trying to shape inappropriate behaviors.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Shortened and\/or modified assignments and exams are often given as accommodations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Teachers are asked to adapt their teaching mode to the student.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Students may be scheduled with resource personnel on a regular basis or come to the resource room as needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Students\u2019 studies are directed by special education teachers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Special educators inform instructors about a student\u2019s accommodation needs.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Deaf\/Hard of Hearing students have interpreting services provided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"fontstyle0\">College<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Students are responsible for their own behavior and inappropriate behavior will be addressed according to the student handbook.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle0\">All students are expected to complete the same tests and assignments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Faculty have academic freedom in regard to the selection, delivery, and evaluation of course content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Students must initiate requests for disability support services and accommodations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Students must have skills to organize, plan and study independently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle0\">After accommodations have been determined, the student speaks with their instructors about their accommodation needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Deaf\/Hard of Hearing students must request interpreting services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_zigzag color=&#8221;green&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;~ OTHER DIFFERENCES ~&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%231e73be&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>\u00a0<span class=\"fontstyle0\">High School<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Transportation and mobility assistance are provided by the school.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Paraprofessionals may be provided, to assist with a student&#8217;s personal care, individualized instruction and\/or behavior management.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Assistive technology is used minimally.<\/span><span class=\"fontstyle0\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"fontstyle0\">College<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>T<span class=\"fontstyle0\">ransportation and mobility are the responsibility of the student.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle0\">The college is not responsible for providing assistance with personal care, individualized instruction, and\/or behavioral management.<\/span><span class=\"fontstyle0\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fontstyle0\">Assistive technology is available for student use and encouraged to increase access and independence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_zigzag color=&#8221;green&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]More information about the transition to college for students with disabilities can be found at:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/moaheaddotorg.files.wordpress.com\/2014\/11\/2010-missouri-ahead-college-guidebook.pdf\">Missouri AHEAD College Guidebook<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dese.mo.gov\/files\/vr-transitionstevensrev8-19pdf\">Missouri vocational Rehabilitation Transition Brochure<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/academics.otc.edu\/media\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/05\/DSS-Brochure-2022-FORPRINT.pdf\">DSS Brochure-2022-FORPRINT <\/a>This downloadable OTC brochure is free to you.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/academics.otc.edu\/media\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/08\/DSS-Diff-HSvsCollege-FORPRINT.pdf\">Differences HS vs College-FORPRINT<\/a> This downloadable OTC brochure is free to you.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;20806&#8243; 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