Webinar, April 6th, 2023, with with Westfield State University’s Banacos Academic Center and the Wilmington, MA, SEPAC. For students with any and all disabilities, and for those with the possibility of needing support services.
The presenter will be Sarah Lazare – Banacos Academic Center – Westfield State University
Join this interactive session:
- Learn more about preparing for college (admission expectations)
- Understand the differences between High School and College supports for students with disabilities
- Gain awareness on the heightened expectations of college academics to help prepare your student to become a successful, independent learner during high school
- It’s not too early to start thinking about this as early as Middle School
* Preparing for college is process. It includes learning how to be an independent learner, advocate for one self and how to improve your academic skills continuously.
* Students with disabilities going to college should understand that they will be expected to perform – and will be assessed – in the same manner as their peers.
* There are other considerations, among them are:
• What sorts of reasonable accommodations are available?
• How do I request reasonable accommodations?
• What sort of documentation do I need to receive accommodations?
• Why doesn’t my IEP or 504 plan follow me to college?
• What steps can I take now to be college ready?
• What is the level of parents’ involvement in college?
For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/614346527203533 or contact wilmingtonmasssepac@gmail.com