im going to be in 3 or 4 special ed classes in 9th grade and if this continues through 12th grade is it even possible for me to go to college to become a doctor or nurse
2007-08-02 16:35:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
Ask your parents to meet and talk to your Case Manager/ Diagnostician before school starts or the first week of school. Have them request a meeting to change your placement, so you can get out of resource. Make sure your parents persist that you get placed in regular/ mainstream classes. Your parents need to know their rights and your rights. Remember the school can't leave you in Resource classes if your parents don't agree to it. In College their is a special services office that can assist you with a tutor if you have learning/ or other disabilities. Ask your case Manager or Counselor what need to do to get into college, what agencies can help you after high school, college prep course are offered in your high school. There also should be some sort of medical/ vocational program in your school where you can become a nurse's aide, ask how you can get that class and bring it up in your annual meeting. If you continue to ask your case manager/ counselor they should help you.
2007-08-03 04:22:56 · answer #1 · answered by Annie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My whole high school experience was filled with special education courses. I am going into my senior year as a college student and it has been difficult. As a special ed student, you are not able to get the best education, and it hinders you. However, college is a great place to discover who you are and you will have to study a lot, but if you put in the work, you can become anyone. I have learned to study these past 3 years and I have realized I can become anyone or anything I want.
2007-08-02 18:35:03 · answer #2 · answered by michelle l 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not trying to bring you down, but college eligibility all depends on your type of disability, grades and the SAT/ACT results. Colleges are not required to provide small group instruction or tutoring for someone with a disability. They only have make reasonable accomodations according to your disability (books on tape for the blind, a scribe for someone who can't use their hand, etc). Colleges are not required to follow what your high school did for as they are not bound by the law.
With that said, talk to your counselor and/or casemanager about the reason of being in special education classes. Talk with your parent(s), too. They legally have the right to remove you from those classes if they would like. If nothing else, ask your guidance counselor for assistance in choosing a career that would work with your disability instead of against it. You might find something better and wouldn't require so much time in college! Remember most jobs require less than two years of college.
2007-08-02 16:48:38 · answer #3 · answered by Elizabeth S 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Speaking from experience everything is possible. You have to know your limitations and what assistance you need. Most colleges and universities offer assistance to students so don't be afraid to use them. I struggled a lot until I learned that I had to take advantage of these services. Basically I took less classes per semester and used the testing center because it was less stressful and distracting. I went from average grades to finishing 2nd in my graduating class. Don't let anyone ever tell you that you can't, but do what you need to do to obtain your goals even if it takes you a little longer.
2007-08-02 20:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by Orion 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not, as long as you get good grades! If you do what you have to and get a HS degree, that's it. I don't think a university can reject you because you took some special education classes. But you may have to take some remedial courses in your freshman year when you are in college to have the standard knowledge.
Hope this helps :)
p.s. I plan to be a doctor too someday..
2007-08-02 16:46:43 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ ~Sigy the Arctic Kitty~♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Special ed is for people that need help with a subject, sometimes people have a hard time understanding a concept or idea. It does not have anything to do with intelligence, you can be anything you want to be, you might have to work harder at it, but you can make it.........My son was in Special ed classes all thru school and now he is a Master Sargent working on B-1 Bombers in the Air Force............Nuf Said
2007-08-02 16:43:09 · answer #6 · answered by Elo Fudpucker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course. You can even receive specialized instruction in college if needed. Good luck in school.
2007-08-02 16:38:53 · answer #7 · answered by JC 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
absolutely yes
colleges and universities have accomodations under ADA just like other public places.
idea: you might make an excellent psychiatrist because you'll have had experiences that almost no other mind straightener has had.
:-)
2007-08-02 16:41:27 · answer #8 · answered by Spock (rhp) 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ANYTHING is possible... Go get the movie RUDY and watch it!
Good Luck.
2007-08-02 16:38:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you sure can. But you gotta work hard just like everyone else.
2007-08-02 16:54:56 · answer #10 · answered by sidepocketking07 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋