Check out Loyola University of Maryland. Has a ABET program, does not require tests, and a strong clinical center for learning differences,( strong speech pathology program -dyslexia is a language based learning disability). And has Army ROTC. Early Action Nov. 15 and CSS PROFILE deadline for scholarship consideration, STEM scholarships, open house late October.
I checked into the Lifetime Reading Program. I don’t want to threadjack, but I want to thank you for recommending it. I am going to suggest to S17, who is dyslexic, that he take it next summer.
Thank you , I will also look into this reading program. Will look at Wright and Loyola and the other schools mentioned. For those with tech savvy kids and experience with engineering programs, are there any specific schools that you would NOT recommend other than the obvious (not accredited, 3+2 programs, not affordable because we are OOS, very far from VA, etc.) because my son is dyslexic? This is our first kid in this major, so that is another issue…not really understanding the difference between one program or another.
My sons opted to not look at quarter system schools. They were concerned that they wouldn’t be able to keep up with reading at the faster course pace. Traditional semester paced courses fit them better.
Here is Wright’s page on engineering mathematics https://engineering-computer-science.wright.edu/research/engineering-mathematics/the-wright-state-model-for-engineering-mathematics-education
I would push to get your son a full evaluation so you can try to get him any accommodations that are appropriate on the college level (such as extra time etc.). Your HS policy of not giving an IEP until a student fails is just not right – an IEP should be in place if a student is not performing to his/her capacity. Perhaps that is not he case for your S to date, but (as the standardized tests show) the quantity/difficult of reading is likely to increase in college. Get the battery of testing done and determine if a reasonable case can be made for extra time on exams that involve reading/writing. It is better to have that in place before college starts.
As to other questions – size of school etc. that is really dependent on your S.
Being a dyslexic myself i went through lots of private tutoring. After the core problem was resolved they worked on speed reading. I am now an exceptionally fast reader. However those of us with dyslexia may never do stellar on the comprehension section and that is just life. My recommendation is to work on the comprehension and speed reading. Disabilities can be touchy subjects especially learning fisabilities as people have preconceived notions so I would not address it in the application but that is just me.