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Life and Times of High Schoolers in the Merit
Curriculum WorldLearning Disabilities Association of Michigan
Kathleen Kosobud, presenter
Kosobud51@gmail.com
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Michigan Students with Disabilities
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Study of Adults with LD
Knowledge of A.D.A. and Section 504
Realities of disability self-disclosure
Importance of self-determination*
*Madaus, J.W., Gerber, P.J., & Price, L.A.(2008). Adults with Learning Disabilities in the workforce: Lessons for secondary transition programs. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice. 23(3), 148-153.
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(t)ransition to High School
Participation in IEP: Self-Determination
Risk FactorsAttendanceBehaviorCredits, Courses, Connections
School Size
Relationships
Course Selection
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Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Years(your “to-do” list)
Drivers Licenses
MME, PSAT, ACT or SAT
Documentation of disability
Continuing education beyond high school
Other post-high school options
Entering the workforce
Behavior and social maturity Encounters with the law Encounters in the community “Helicopter” or “Helpful” parenting?
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High School
Connecting the EDP to IEP and Transition planning
Connecting EDP to High School Course Selection/Plan
Michigan Merit CurriculumDiplomaCertificate of CompletionPersonalized Curriculum
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Michigan Merit Curriculum4 English Credits
4 Mathematics Credits
3 Science Credits
3 Social Studies Credits .5 Civics .5 Economics
1 P.E./Health Credit
1 Visual, Performing or Applied Arts Credit
2 World Languages Credits (class of 2016)
An online learning experience*
*Michigan Dept. of Education, Personal Curriculum Guidelines, August 20092/27/13
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Personal Curriculum
Area of curriculum affected by disability
Lack of progress despite documented supports
Plan includes parent monitoring
Specifies the scope of the MMC covered
Leads to a diploma
Requires district and parent agreement
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Organizing for Success
TimeTimers; remindersCharts, lists, calendars, plannersPlanning ahead
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Organizing for Success
ThingsDuplicatesPockets and other containersAttachments
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Organizing for Success
Ideas and ConceptsNotesWritingTests
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Basic Study Aids
Memory tricks (mnemonics)
Note-taking
Flash Cards and “rehearsal” systems
Graphic organizers
Technology tools
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Assistive Technology Considerations
Developmentally appropriate
Allow access to the general curriculum
Low-tech through Hi-tech
By the end of high school, the goal is to be independent, self-determined users of AT
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Assignments, deadlines
Approaching lectures, labs, and discussions
Using time effectively
Accommodations in the classroom
Teacher-initiated supports
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Testing AccommodationsAccommodations are designed to level the playing
field, not to invalidate the tests Tests of reading skills cannot be read to student Tests of math calculation cannot allow calculators Writing tests often do not allow spell- and grammar-
checkers, although they can be word-processed.
Extended time
Instructions read (or on tape) for the student
Setting
Breaks
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Need More Information?
Contact:
Michigan Alliance for Families
http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org
Email us at info@michiganallianceforfamilies.org
Call us at 1-800-552-4821
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