Transition Information
Differences Between High School and College
Comparison of Services and Responsibilities |
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| High School | Two-year College | |
|---|---|---|
| Identification of Disability | School is responsible | Student self-discloses |
| Assessment of Disability | Education and psychology testing is provided by school | Student is responsible for setting up and paying for appropriate testing/evals |
| Requesting Services and Service Delivery | School staff deliver agreed upon services to the student | Student must seek out services by requesting them from appropriate college personnel |
| Service Duration/Frequency | Services are based on an agreed upon time allotment and menu of choices | Services are based on situational/individual needs and can change each term |
| Advocacy | Case manager or parents act as advocate | Student acts as advocate |
| Review of Services | Annual review and IEP meetings | No annual review or IEP meetings; student must provide feedback regarding progress or problems |
| Parents’ Role | Regular parent contact | No parent contact |
| Purpose of Services | Entitlement law (IDEA); student success | Anti-discrimination law (ADA); equal access only |
| Funding for Services | Schools must pay | Schools must pay, except for personal attendants/items |