<p>Which schools offer support for kids with some issues? My son is very smart but emotionaly immature with low frustration level. Need a school with good supports. Any ideas?</p>
<p>Talking college?
IEP does not apply.
*Section 504 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Section 504 ensures that the child with a disability has equal access to an education. The child may receive accommodations and modifications. </p>
<p>Unlike the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 does not require the school to provide an individualized educational program (IEP) that is designed to meet the child's unique needs and provides the child with educational benefit. Under Section 504, fewer procedural safeguards are available to children with disabilities and their parents than under IDEA. *</p>
<p>try here
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/learning-differences-challenges-ld-adhd/%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/learning-differences-challenges-ld-adhd/</a></p>
<p>I used IEP as a way to describe the child. Thank you for the link!</p>
<p>You also could try Loren Popes- colleges that change lives books
or
Donald Asher Cool</a> Colleges: For the Hyper ... - Google Book Search</p>
<p>Emotional immaturity and low frustration level are not on their face disabilities.</p>
<p>Most colleges will have a substantial amount of information on their websites concerning the provision of academic adjustments to students with disabilities. If you have questions about how any particular college or university will meet the needs of your son you should contact that institution's office for disability services.</p>
<p>Take a look at this pamphlet from the US Department of Education: Students</a> with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education</p>
<p>Our college has a disabilities office, and I think most do. Those who present documented disabilities will receive accomodations deemed necessary. I'm not sure how they'd view your description of your S. Accomodations usually mean extra time, note-takers, etc.</p>
<p>Some schools may have a more extensive counseling component. Many schools have some intensive support programs that some students will be eligible for, such as the Federal Student Support Services Program (that's what I work for.) It's not aimed exclusively at LD kids, but some programs particularly include them.</p>
<p>One school in the east that I have heard is very supportive of LD students is Fairleigh Dickenson.</p>
<p>There is also a CTCL website.</p>
<p>Colleges</a> That Change Lives</p>
<p>On the website are listed several characteristics of the CTCL schools; generally, students with learning challenges or disabilities can benefit from this kind of learning environment. I am listing them below since there are many other schools that offer similar learning environments who are not CTCL members (for instance, I would recommend Augsburg College in Minnesota which also offers ALL of the qualities listed below) but these are certainly factors to keep in mind as you research schools (along with specific disability services or accommodations that might be needed for the student - which is not something specifically addressed by CTCL). </p>
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-Low student-to-faculty ratios that foster collaboration, engaged learning, and personal attention. Classes are taught by professors, not TAs.
-A commitment to undergraduate education that focuses on the liberal arts and sciences. Opportunities for undergraduate research are prevalent.
-A living and learning environment that is primarily residential and emphasizes the benefits of community, personal growth, participation, and involvement.
-Smaller student enrollments that allow students to be known and recognized as individuals.
-Out-of-classroom learning opportunities that provide students with an added perspective about themselves, their interests, and the global community. Participation in internships, study abroad, service to others, and special interest activities is common and expected.
-Holistic admission policies including several with "test-optional" applications for admission. These schools take into consideration everything about an applicantnot just their numbers on an application.
-Alumni networks that help graduates with professional and career development opportunities as well as foster lifelong friendships based on an involved and engaged undergraduate student experience.
-For many talented and motivated students, CTCL colleges provide the ideal living and learning environment for students to meet and exceed their own expectations for personal intellectual growthindeed, an experience that changes lives.
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<p>There are several other great resources that are discussed in various threads in the Learning Differences forum. It's a good place to start your search. One online list that I am aware of is a list of schools that are supposed to provide good LD services. Again, this is not an exhaustive list.</p>
<p>I would also suggest taking a year off or at least considering it- that is what both my kids have done.</p>
<p>I think it's really difficult to assess the "what next" with a child with issues. Is there a teacher that you trust to get an honest opinion about how your child functions in the academic setting? I have a dyslexic child but he has no other emotional issues that impact his ability to function in an educational setting so I know that he could function in a college setting no problem but his reading will never fit well with a very selective college with lengthy, intense daily reading requirements for classes regardless of his test scores and high school grades. I think if you get your arms around what the potential problems might be you might be able to define answers to your question. I agree that if these are documented disabilities, then look into schools with strong disability programs. If these are more emotional issues, then perhaps schools with strong counseling might be more appropriate. You could also keep him close to home for a year and see if he is successful in a college setting and this is simply a maturity issue which would also narrow your college search in the short term and may help define where he will be most successful in the long term. Your biggest help to gain perspective, though, are the teachers and school folks who are around him in an academic and social setting every day.</p>
<p>D1 attended private day and boarding schools, so despite ADD, she never needed a 504 plan, since her schools agreed to every accommodation we requested (but she did need to apply fto collebe board for extra time on SAT - - actually, the school submitted the application on her behalf). D grades were good (82 average - couple of APs), her scores were stronger (670M, 580CR, 620W); she was also "hooked" as a urm student and a DI caliber athlete. She had primarily top schools on her list and was admitted ED to a top 20LAC; her "second choice" schools - - where she'd alread gotten a "nod" from admissions were Kenyon and URoch. </p>
<p>D is currently a soph. Her school has a solid disability office, of whose services D occasionally takes advantage (though not often enough, IMO). And D has a fantastic campus job related to her major. She continues, however, to stumble academically b/c of her immaturity (procrastination) and impulsivity (never says "no" to a social invitation), Still, I fully anticipate that she will graduate in 4 years. </p>
<p>D2 attend public school and is eligible for a 504 plan, but again a formal plan is unnecessary b/c her school is quite small and the admin is willing to make accommodations informally. D2 has also been approved for extra time on College Board tests, but in general, she has a weaker academic profile than D1: B- grades; standard college prep curric (no honors/AP), course-load, lower PSAT scores (50M, 50CR) and no stand-out ECs. She hopes to attend school somewhere warmer than NYS, so we are looking at a number of s'eastern schools w/ considerablely less competitive admissions than the schools on D1's list - - mostly LACs b/c I think small is better, but we are considering a few unis as well. Some of the schools on D2's list: Guilford, High Point, Queens Univ., Manhattanville, Clark, UVM, UNC-Char, UNC-Grensboro, UNC-Asheville, East Carolina.</p>
<p>Despite very different profiles, none of the colleges on their respective lists is a school w/ special LD admission or a special LD program (many of which charge fees in addition to standard college tuition). I really think you can find an appropriate "main-stream" setting for a student with mild-LD, but it will take a lot of time. I have spen hours review course catalogues to make sure Ds could satisfy geneds and distribution reqs. I also check every schools disability page to see what accommodations are available (waivers? course substitutions?, etc.).</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>If you look towards the bottom of the main discussion screen, you will see ADHD and other learning disabilities. I've posted two sources' recommendations and some of the colleges overlap.</p>