I am in high school, and i have a learning disorder,my question is in college do they have sp.ed classes?

Question

I was wanting to know this so, I can see if I can go to college.

Answer 1

There is no special education in college; however, there are supports that are available to students with learning disabilities.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable federal and state laws, colleges must ensure people with disabilities will have an equal opportunity to participate in its programs and activities. Members and guests of the college community who have a disability need can request auxiliary aids, accommodations, and services to participate in school's programs.

Go to the websites of the schools you are interested in and look for their disability services department.

Good luck to you. Remember a learning disability does not define who you are. Go for your dreams.

Answer 2

Hi,
As a High School Special Education Teacher and Licensed School Counselor I have many students on my case load in the very same situation.

Yes, you can go to college and be successful. The major difference between High School and College is that you are playing by two different sets of rules. In High School you are under IDEA which is super flexible and based all on your needs educationally. When you graduate, you are now under the ADA (Americans with Disabiities Act) which is not very flexible for modifications and support you can get. Most college will give you a small group setting to take tests and maybe some extended timelines. Seeing as how you wrote this, it seems as though you are comfortable sharing the fact you have a disability and most likely know how it affects your educational performance. Here are the steps you need to take and questions you need to answer before you go to college.
1. How much assistance do you require (extra time, notes, etc...) make sure it is in your IEP.
2. How much of an impact do these modifications have on your success?
3. Have you applied to for DVR (Department of Vocational Rehabilitation) which can assist in advocacy and maybe even pay for some college (ask your Teacher for an application).

As for college having special education classes, the answer is no. They do not. They do have services and such that will assist you with classes and when in college you aren't taking 6-7 classes per day, you are taking 1-3 per day. This will help. However, one of the most under rated things you can do if you choose to go to college is just talk with your teacher. As I eluded to before, you seem to be comfortable enough to talk with your professor and explain what you need in class to make you successful. Self advocacy will go along way.
Good luck and I hope you do well.

Answer 3

College works differently--and in a much better way than than grade schools.

You do have a system to support you if you have a disability of any kind. Good colleges all have departments of people who work with you individually to make sure your needs are met so you can suceed in class. If youu qualify and are accepted into college, than these services will be abailable to you. You have to have the academic ability to do college work--but that's the only requirement. That--and, of ccourse, you will have to work hard--college is not easy.

However, colleges do not force people with disabilities into segregated classes away from other students--nor do they force you to take different classes the way grammar and high schools soetimes do. Instead, you would take classes just like every other student--and will be both able to choose classes-- and take responsibility for your own work. The only difference is that you also get any special help you need.

Answer 4

Of course you can go to college. If you have an IEP you need to let the university know this. They offer many different kinds of accommodations for students with learning/other disabilities. These can be anything from a scribe for note taking to simply more time for assignments. Contact the college you are interested in and ask them about what they offer for students with IEPs. A learning disability does not mean you can't learn at a college level, you may just need to have some accommodations along the way. Good luck to you!

Answer 5

My daughter is mild impaired mental handicap. Here counselor at school gave her information about colleges that have programs to help the disabled whether it is a physical or mental or just learning disorder. Ask for the information. Most colleges have programs that have tutors, even ones that will go to class with you and help you take notes and stuff. Keep asking until you get the information you need!

Answer 6

The cool thing about college is that the courses are not labeled "Special Education". The colleges I've been to AND looked up on-line have offices that focus on meeting the needs of students with disabilities. They provide tutors, note-takers, students who read chapters of textbooks and record them for you to listen to later. They've got it all!! So, pursue your college dream. I believe the office is usually called "Office for Students With Disabilities". Don't let your learning disorder stop your plans to attend college. If you're nervous, maybe you should visit the college you'd like to attend and see what services are available to you. Or, go on-line and find out more info. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 7

Yes. Some colleges and unversities do have programs for students who are dyslexic, or have other learning disorders, and some actively have programs for people with learing disabilities. Check your school counselor, or ask organizations that deal with these problems.

Yes, you CAN decide to go to college, if your dream is in that area. Some universities (esp. state universities), have a commitment to open up enrollment to those students who otherwise can function very well with some concessions. .Remember that there are some legal obligations under the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) to make public institutions accessible.

Answer 8

You need to go directly to your guidance counselor and ask them to make sure a school social worker tests you for a learning disability. Once it's documented, you need to pursue something called an IEP or a 504 plan from the Exceptional Student Education department at your school. Those are federal measures put in place to provide you with accommodations you may need to have level playing field with those who don't have a learning disability. If you have one of those plans in place before going to college, they WILL follow you, and you'll continue receiving the extra help you need, even while in college.

Answer 9

Spent most of high school in special ed, have been in college for 4 years and now getting ready to start a bachelors in biology and then med school. Don't let the fact that you are in special ed for high school deter you from college, its a lot different. You can get tutors if you need them also.

Answer 10

the thing is - no, there are no speed classes. there wouldn't be a point to that. it's college, its' designed to be hard. otherwise everyone would use the speed classes.

what you have to do is to identify the learning disorder you have. for me, i learn in pictures. i nearly failed school. and college wouldn't be any easier. however i learned how to learn about 5 years after school.

so you have to figure out what your best learning method is, and adapt it to that.

also, college isn't that important unless you have a specific job in mind. trade school might be more up your alley. though even a small college degree can bring your income bracket up...on the other hand, you'll get a job that may face your disorder, and you'll be back to square one.