1. Plan Your Future Supports Available in Post-Secondary Settings
NDE Innovative Grant in collaboration with NDE and ESU 13

2. A committee of Professionals have planned a series that will help you Explore and Prepare for Post-Secondary Options 4 Sessions: Post-secondary Training and Educational Options Financial Supports for College Supports Available in Post-Secondary SEttings Skills Needed for Post-Secondary Settings
Committee
Pam Brezenski, ESU 13; Pat Comfort, NE Department of Labor; Nicole Fisher; NE VR, Andrew Hunzeker, Education Quest; Ashley Meyer, NE Autism Network/ESU 13; Bill Moore, LifeLink NE

3. Group Norms To make this work……… Be Present
Phones off and away, please
Share-Participate, It’s a safe Place!
Respect Everyone’s View
Remember, we all may see different things!
Group Norms
To make this work………

4. Supports Available in Postsecondary settings
Pam Brezenski; ESU 13
Bill Moore; ESU 13/LifeLink
Sonja Peetz; NE Autism Network

5. What Legal Obligations do Postsecondary Settings follow?
NO Individuals With Disabilities Act!
Colleges do not have to provide the same level of support as High Schools
What Legal Obligations do Postsecondary Settings follow?
DO Follow Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Purpose is to ensure equal access to people with disabilities to protect them from discrimination
What did you learn?

6. What Are the Key Differences Between Modifications and Accommodations?
Change the Requirements/Outcomes of the Assignments
i.e. Number Questions/Format of Response/Page Number Adjustments
Accommodations
Allows Access to the Material
i.e. Location to Test/Extended Time/Increased Size/Interpreter/Copies of Notes
What Are the Key Differences Between Modifications and Accommodations?
What did you learn?

7. What is the Key Difference Between a 504 and an IEP for Students
High School IEP
College (504)
Under Child Find-Schools will Seek Out Student
Not Under Child Find-Student Must Self Identify
School Plans Supports
Student MUST Register for Disability Services on their Own
Student is Supported by Parents and Teachers
Student MUST Self-Advocate On their Own
Evaluations Provided as Part of the Educational Process
Student Must get Evaluation at their OWN Expense
Teachers may Modify Curriculum or Alter Pace
Student will Complete Work at the Pace of all Students
Tutoring and Support May be Provided as a Service of the IEP
Tutoring is NOT Provided-Student MUST Plan It on Their Own
Homework May Be Completed With Support and In School
Homework IS Homework
Social Supports are Provided by School
Students MUST Navigate the College Setting on Their OWN
What is the Key Difference Between a 504 and an IEP for Students
What did you learn?

8. What is the Key Difference Between a 504 and an IEP For Parents
High School IEP
College (504)
Under Child Find-Schools will Seek Out Student
Not Under Child Find-Student Must Self Identify
Parents May Advocate for their Child
Student MUST Self-Advocate On their Own
Evaluations Provided as Part of the Educational Process
Student Must get Evaluation at their OWN Expense
Parents have Access to Records and Grades
Only Student Has Access to Records and Grades (may sign permission form)
What is the Key Difference Between a 504 and an IEP For Parents
What did you learn?

9. Process for Accessing Supports in College
Visit the Disability Support Office when touring
Meet with Disability Coordinator
Fill out an application for a 504 to be deemed eligible
Complete an accommodations plan/accommodations letter
Students must advocate and share plan with their professors
Schedule follow up appointments with Disability Support Office
Process for Accessing Supports in College
What did you learn?

10. What Other Supports/Service are Available on Campus
Student supports that may be available on campus:
Math/Writing Lab for Support
Tutoring Services
Mental Health
Testing Centers
On Campus Activities
Organizations
Social Opportunities
Recreational Opportunities
What did you learn?

11. Resources You May need

12. AHEAD: Association on Higher Education and Disability

13. NE VR 505 Broadway, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 (308) 632-1321

14. Education Quest 1601 E 27th St, Scottsbluff, NE (402) 479-6658