Learning Disabilities Program
PURPOSE
WHAT IS A LEARNING DISABILITY?
REFERRAL
QUALIFICATIONS
SERVICES
SPECIAL CLASSES
DOCUMENTATION
LOCATION
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
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
- Readers
- Notetakers
- Interpreters
- Special Parking
- Student Education Plan
- Special Classroom Aides
- Financial Aid (if eligible)
- Counseling and Advising
- Testing Accommodations
- Special Diagnostic Testing
- Access to Adaptive Computer Equipment
- Academic Support and Coordination
- Referral Resources, Services and Agencies
- Liaison with the Department of Rehabilitation
- 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.
- ESS 345-Basic Reading and Vocabulary Skills
- ESS 310-Basic English and Word Processing Skills
- ESS 340-Spelling
- ESS 315-Individual and Small Group Tutorial
- MSS 325-Basic Arithmetic
- APSY 100-College Orientation
- APSY 101-Study Skills
How do You Qualify?
You
must:
Be enrolled 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 Plan (developed with your DSP&S
counselor)
Location: email
Julie
Willard at
jwillard@ivc.edu.
call (949)451-5243, or stop by the Student Services Center Room 130
for more information.
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