As you and your teen look ahead to college, make sure you're both aware of key differences between high school and college: special education services and the laws that support and protect those with learning disabilities. There are no IEP's in college!This checklist provides:
- Descriptions of key differences between high school and college
- “To do” items for your student to address while still in high school
- Options to consider when applying to colleges
- “To do” items for your student to address once he or she has been accepted to a college
- Reminders about the critical importance of self-advocacy
Developed for NCLD by Colleen Lewis, Director of Disability Services, Columbia University




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