HIGH SCHOOL

COLLEGE

Class Time6 hours/day, 180 days=1,080 total.6.5 hours/day, 158 days = 1027 total.
Study Time1-2 hours per day.3-4 hours of homework/day.
TestsWeekly; at the end of a chapter, frequent quizzes.2-4 per semester, at the end of unit
AttendanceTake attendance.Take attendance.
FreedomStructured defines it most of the time. Limits are set by parent, teachers, or other adults.May be dropped or failed for non attendance.
ReadingThe reading requirements for most classes can be done with minimal outside work.College is a reading-intensive environment.
Support ServicesSchool has responsibility to find those who need services and provide the services.Student must provide documentation and request services. School determines accommodations based on documentation.
Self AdvocacyFew opportunities; structure of laws make it difficult for students to take control of their services.Required – The Office of Civil rights has ruled.
TutoringOften provided as part of support services during the school day. Free- Individualized and personal.Not required, but may be available.
Service TypesMost high schools offer similar services and the way to access those services is the same.Services vary.
Medical/personal services not required.
Release of Info to ParentsPermissible if student <18.Not without a signed release at ANY age unless student is a dependent.
Course AdjustmentsPermissible.Not required if it impacts course integrity/standard competencies (essential requirements).
Course ModificationsPermissible.Not required.
Documentation (IEPs, SOPs, 504s)Acceptable. School provides.Often insufficient as documentation. Student must provide appropriate documentation.
 

V2.2 PPCC/OASIS 719-502-3333, Adapted from Promoting Postsecondary education for Students with Learning Disabilities, by Loring Brinckerhoff, Stan F. Shaw, & Joan M. McGuire; p.6, 1993, PRO-ED, Texas, USA