Differences Between Secondary Education & Higher Education ...

Differences Between

Secondary Education & Higher Education/College Education

K-12

? District identifies disability

? District plans Education Plan

Higher Education/ College Education

? Student responsible to provide appropriate disability documentation.

? Community college may test for learning disabilities.

? Student identifies own needs

? District ensures that the I.E.P. is implemented and goals are met

? Teacher advocates for student

? Student is responsible for own goals and progress

? Student advocates for self

? Fundamental alterations are allowed to the:

1. Program of study 2. graduation requirements 3. instructional methods

? Personal services provided

? Accommodations may NOT alter course or degree requirements or instructional methods.

? Personal services ( attendant care) not provided

? Success ( more of a right)

? No Guarantee of success

? Transportation to and from school

? None provided

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