I'm a high school student and I have to take a course, which for me is basically a study hall but still falls under the catagory of special ed. The reason I have to do this is because of an anxiety disorder (NOT LD). I'm a straight A student who takes honors and AP courses in every subject I possibly can. Am I even going to have a chance at competitive colleges?
2007-01-05 14:11:19 · 12 answers · asked by srgirl6391 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
Yes, you will. It would be illegal to hold your disability against you in regard to college entrance. You might even qualify for special accomodations in college because you do have an IEP.
Good luck to you and I hope you get the school of your choice!
2007-01-05 14:24:13 · answer #1 · answered by lolabellaquin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In certain states, as long as you have successfully fulfilled the standard requirements for graduation as determined by that state's department of education, you most likely will not even be identified as a special needs student on your diploma anyway. In other words, a math course taught by a special program teacher that substitutes for a course of the same name taught by a regular ed teacher counts the same. Regular ed folks have hated that for some time, but that's the way the cookie (or grade) crumbles. Simply because a course is slowed down or modified in other ways doesn't mean anything as long as the student fulfills the course requirements according to the specifications of his or her IEP. That is knowledge even many regular teachers don't seem to understand until they are confronted with it during a due process hearing; I've seen it many times, unfortunately.
In your case, then, a non-essential course like study hall really doesn't count for any more or less than any other elective course in the course catalog. You either receive the unit credit that counts for your overall graduation total by passing the class, or you don't by failing it. Quite simple and to the point. I do have one question, however: From what you decribed, the only so-called "special ed" course you are taking is to keep up in your classes. In that case, I must ask if you really need it or are you funneled into it because it allows your teacher to keep track of you? If that is a case, it might be in violation of your IEP. Check, because the placement of students in "special ed" into classes like study hall when they don't need it is quite common - more common than one would think, and one of the main reasons I retired from teaching. If it helps, great! If not, check your IEP and change it if needed.
2007-01-06 17:15:55 · answer #2 · answered by Kesokram 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is right, Federal Regulations will keep any college you apply to from discriminating against you. Talking to the Disability Coordinator at the college you choose to attend is sound advice. However, the colleges will be looking at all the classes you have taken and your grades, test scores and GPA. You should have no problem getting into any college you choose. They will be lucky to have you. Don't get so anxious, LOL.
P.S. Good luck.
Special Education Teacher
2007-01-05 15:33:51 · answer #3 · answered by Karate Mom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! Why wouldn't you? I'm dyslexic and ADHD. I received appropriate intervention early in my life which allowed me to become a competitive student. LD or otherwise, you have every chance at a competitive college. I currently attend a small liberal arts school, but was accepted into many well known competitive schools.
Goog luck!
2007-01-08 10:29:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the answers below are really good advice. Here's one other thing -- research scholarships! There are lots of financial aid opportunities available to students with disabilities of all sorts! You'd be surprised at the number of dollars that are given out for ANY type of disability -- and the number of dollars that go unspent because no one claims them! Do your research and find out about the money that you can get. A lot of the kids at my school get all their education paid for, plus expenses and spending money as well!
Good luck!!
2007-01-05 15:54:11 · answer #5 · answered by luvmelodio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes because they have to service you under federal regulations that say they cannot discriminate against you for test taking problems. You will have to do your homework on the disorder and when you register with the college let them know that you will need the service.
2007-01-05 14:26:07 · answer #6 · answered by Starwyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are. I know people who have LD and have gotten into colleges. If you are taking AP courses and all you will be fine.
2007-01-05 17:50:35 · answer #7 · answered by fifimsp1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u do.. I have an anxiety do also and I get special things like extended test taking, test taking in a quiet area, tutors, note takers, etc. Just meet with the disability coordinator and she can guide you.
2007-01-05 15:19:06 · answer #8 · answered by chilover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do well on your college boards (SAT or ACT), have solid extra curricular activities, and write well thought out essays, I don't see why not.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you need accommodations in college, DO NOT disclose your disability (anxiety disorder) until AFTER you have been accepted. Because at that point, they have already determined you qualified by accepting you.
2007-01-05 15:30:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You DEFINITELY have a chance at college. You just need to find the colleges that matches your needs. Good Luck.
2007-01-09 09:14:36 · answer #10 · answered by JM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋