Disability Services High School vs. College

College introductions Mt Hood Community College – Liz Johnson Clackamas Community College – Christina Bruck

Requesting Accommodations Process to request Accommodations in College Any student interested in receiving accommodations in college needs to meet with a disability services department on the campus. Accommodations are not automatically given nor does the college have an obligation to identify students and provide assistance. Appointments are scheduled for one hour. They can run shorter or additional time may need to be scheduled depending on the situation. Parents or transitions counselors are welcome to attend with the student, as long as the student gives permission for them to participate.

What documentation is needed? IEP or 504 plan Needs diagnosis and accommodations list This is enough information to qualify for services. Usually disability services do not need full IEP with goals, only first section with overall view, diagnosis for IEP or 504, and listing of accommodations provided. Other documentation Evaluations, doctor letters, medical reports that include: - diagnostic statement identifying the disability - Prepared by a person who is qualified by professional training and practice. MHCC likes to have IQ and Achievement scores as well for learning disabilities

Student Communication Students are expected to initiate contact if they need assistance and to track their own assignments/grades. College faculty and staff will not remind a student of missing work. College faculty and staff communicate via college email primarily and it is the students responsibility to check their college email on a regular basis. If a student does not respond to an email, college staff will not pull them from class to make sure the information is received nor will they have a faculty member deliver a message.

Alterations or modifications At the college level no modifications or alterations of course content are required to be met, it is the opposite, all students need to meet the same learning outcomes. What does this mean? no shortened assignments no shorter tests or exams the same amount of work must be submitted as your peers Make up exams for a low grade are not an option

FERPA – Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act A parent is unable to talk with college staff or get grade information unless the student completes a FERPA release form with specific information on what can be released and who it can be released to. FERPA forms needs to be completed either every quarter or annually, depending on how the form is completed.

Faculty Communication Students are expected to communicate with their faculty; If you miss a class, to get any missing assignments Clarification on a grade or an assignment Questions on your accommodations Request any notes from a class missed The disability services can assist when needed, but our goal is to teach students to be successful self advocates.

Contacts: Christina Bruck – Disabilities Coordinator Clackamas Community College 503-594-3181 Christina.bruck@clackamas.edu Liz Johnson - Coordinator/Counselor Disability Services Mt. Hood Community College (503) 491-6923  elizabeth.johnson@mhcc.edu