Purpose
The Learning Disabilities Program is designed to assist students who have average to above average potential for learning but are not achieving their educational goals because of difficulties in study skills or basic skills such as reading, writing, spelling, or math. The goal of the program is to provide services and accommodations which allow students successful transition into mainstream college classes.
Learning Disabilities Program
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Learning Disabilities
Typical learning disabilities include difficulties in a specific area such as reading comprehension, written expression, verbal expression, spelling, math, vocabulary, memory, auditory discrimination, visual discrimination, or any combination of the above.
Referral
Students may be referred to the program by an instructor, counselor, or community agency, or they may refer themselves. Each student will receive an initial interview and then be assessed individually by the Learning Disabilities Specialist.
Services
DSP&S offers several services to assist eligible students in successfully completing their classes.
- Tutors
- Alternate Media Formats
- Note takers
- Interpreters / Captioners
- Student Education and Academic Plan
- Counseling and Advising
- Testing Accommodations
- Special Diagnostic Testing
- Access to Adaptive Computer Equipment
- Academic Support and Coordination
- Referral Resources, Services and Agencies
- Collaborate with outside agencies
- Adaptive classes
Special Classes
Irvine Valley College offers a number of special courses designed to ensure a successful transition into the college's general curriculum which include special classes specifically for the student with learning disabilities.
Special Services Courses
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ESS 345 Basic Reading and Vocabulary Development
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ESS 310 Basic Grammar and Paragraphing Skills
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ESS 340 Word Analysis Techniques
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MSS 325 Basic Arithmetic Skills
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ESS 315 Learning Development Practicum
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How Do You Qualify?
You must:
- Be enrolled in at least one course at Irvine Valley College
- Have a verified disability
- Be unable to fully benefit from regular programs and services offered by the college due to your limitation
- We invite you to come into DSP&S office which provides services and instruction to accommodate your disability limitation.
Documentation
The following are required by the state Title V regulations in order for you to receive DSP&S services. - A signed application for services (available from the DSP&S office)
- A medical release form
- Verification of disability
Student Education and Academic Plan (developed with your DSP&S counselor)
Contact
Please call (949) 451-5630 or stop by the Student Services Center Room 171 for more information.