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Chris Carew December 1, 2005. Presentation. “Meeting the Needs of Students with LD: Transitioning from Secondary to Post Secondary and Beyond”. Agenda. LDAO? LDAO Projects LDAO Web Resources Transitioning: What’s important? Questions. LDAO – A provincial association. projects. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Chris CarewChris CarewDecember 1, 2005December 1, 2005

Presentation

“Meeting the Needs of Students with LD:Transitioning from Secondary to Post

Secondary and Beyond”

Agenda

1.LDAO?2.LDAO Projects3.LDAO Web Resources4.Transitioning: What’s

important?5.Questions

LDAO – A provincial association projects

LDAO is a provincial association with 21 chapters throughout Ontario.

Ontario’s national body is LDAC located in Ottawa.

Mission Statement

“to provide leadership in advocacy, research,

education, & services and to advance the participation

of children, youth and adults with LD in today’s

society”

Mission Statement [2]

We value promoting positive change through:

InnovationStrategic partnershipsCredible advocacyInformed public policyProducts/services

ProjectProjectss

projects

LDAO is almost halfway through a two-year campaign to encourage youth with LD to stay in school. Many of the products and supports that we are developing can be found on the ACCESS site.

Youth Campaign

projects

The ACCESS website provides password-protected information and community building opportunities to individuals with LDs, professionals and parents.

The Access Site

projects Access Youth

The new Access Youth site is being designed to support youth with LDs with school, social issues and employment.

intervention

screening and/or tracking flagging

projects

The WBTT program is based on The Dynamic Screening and Intervention Model used by teachers throughout the year to flag and support at risk students.

The Web Based Teaching Tool

projects

The WBTT site has been redesigned to be more user-friendly and includes many new features.

WBTT is funded by the Ministry of Education.

The Web Based Teaching Tool

projects

SoAR is a series of three workbooks for students of middle school age that explore learning and LDs, study skills, self-advocacy and future-planning. A teacher’s manual is also available.

Some Assembly Required

projects

SoAR has been translated into French and will soon be available for sale!

SoAR en Français

projects

SoAR HS, a graphical guide to LDs geared to High School students, is nearing completion.

SoAR High School

projects

Job Fit is a facilitated series for adults with LD.

Book 1 helps individuals explore their own LDs and their potential impact on their employment prospects.

Book 2 helps refine this understanding, and individual work preferences and style.

Job Fit

projects

The Employment Brochure is for employers to help them support current and future employees with LDs.

Employment Brochure

projects Library Resource Project

The library resource project will increase the number of books, videos and journals available to our chapters and the public - and allow online searching of our catalogue.

www.access.ldao.ca

www.access.ldao.ca

www.access.ldao.ca

www.access.ldao.ca

www.access.resources.ldao.ca

www.access.resources.ldao.ca

www.access.resources.ldao.ca

www.access.resources.ldao.ca

www.access.community.ldao.ca

www.access.community.ldao.ca

www.access.learning.ldao.ca

www.access.learning.ldao.ca

www.access.learning.ldao.ca

www.access.youth.ldao.ca

www.access.youth.ldao.ca

www.access.youth.ldao.ca

www.access.youth.ldao.ca

Transitioning

Transition Planning Resource Guide for Students

with Learning Disabilities

Available on LDAO website

Successful Transitioning

identifies needsrecognized strengthsinterests & preferencesshort/long-term goalsexperiences, academicsinvolvement in community

Transition Team

Consider the whole studentQualified Spec Ed teacherTransition co-ordinator in placeInclusion of the student – helps introduce self-advocacy skillsGoals, actions, timelinesEvaluation process – outcomes based on student’s own realistic goals

School Board Level

Mandated•Learning Strategies courses•courses exploring career choices•IEP includes AT Plan•resources; personnel/funding•written accommodation plan – self advocacy•Stakeholders aware of transition plan

Changes in Student Environment

Contact decreasesIndividualized instruction reducedReduced role for parent/supportsGreater expectations for student;

•self-motivated/resilient•greater independence•able to self-advocate for accom.•apply coping strategies indep.•cope with disclosure challenges

Essential Components of TP

Academic preparation; Personal skills development; and

Specific preparation for destination

Successful Transitioning

Understand their LD; potential and actual impact on learning &workPositive self-image;Develop positive personal qualitiesRealistic and realizable goals;Social skills & pro-social behaviourEffective studyingNeeded skill areas; accommod.Portfolio – relevant/past work

Successful Transitioning [2]

Know rights/responsibilities as LD student, potential worker & citizenPrepare for and practice disclosureLearn how to select appropriate postsecondary destination optionsKnowledge to access resources; funding, accommodations, services

Successful Transitioning [3]

Seek out a learning environment; supportive and allows demonstration of competenciesWilling to commit to life-long learningWilling to work hard to achieve goals

Accommodations

Access to assistive technologyExtra time for time-related tasksAlternative format i.e. exams/tasksAccess to;

•scribe, reader, note taker•preview of assignments•alternative/reduced reading lists•tutoring, remedial programming

Accommodations [2]

Access to special coursesDiagnostic assessmentsCounseling, advocacy supportReduced work loadLonger period for completion

Special Needs Policy

Post secondary institutions are urged to create and utilize a

special needs policy – one that is widely known and accepted by

students and faculty.

Employment Issues

EmployabilityJob ReadinessEssential Job DutiesSocial Skills

Employable to Employed;training, support, accommodation

Disclosure: Is it the right thing?

Advantages

Disadvantages

Issues to consider

Advantages of Disclosure

Honesty. Peace of mindAllows institution to make individual considerationsConsideration through institution’s affirmative action and equity programMay allow acceptance to program with limited enrolmentIEP, I.PR.C., student profile may be considered

Disadvantages of Disclosure

May result in not being considered for a program that may be in line with interests & aptitudeIf not accepted - feeling of prejudice due to lack of understanding of LDCannot retract disclosure; you may not have an opportunity to explain it

Disclosure – issues to consider

1.Can you present information about your LD in a succinct manner?

2.Do you have the necessary documentation?

3.Do you know if the institution has an effective special needs policy/office?

Disclosure Checklist

Application processAcceptance – prior to difficultiesDifficulties without provision of accommodationsNo disclosureWorkplace settingsJob interviewJob Offer (before you start/after you start)Difficulties at work(prior to discl.)

Successful Transitioning

Focus on abilities and competencies ahead of the barriers

There is no one suitable post secondary destination or career

choice.

LDAO as a Resource

www.ldao.ca

About Learning Disabilities

Special EducationInformation for Parents

Transition Planning Resource Guide for Students with LD’s

Thank-you

Questions