Welcome to San Joaquin Delta College

Disability Support Programs & Services (DSP&S)

Lawrence and Alma DeRicco Student Services Building, 2nd Floor(209) 954-5151 ext. 6272

http://www.deltacollege.edu/dept/dsps/index.html

Steps to DSPSDanita Scott-Taylor- Director

1) Apply to Delta College2) Take Assessment (Assessment Center located in DeRicco 110)

3) Attend a New Student Group Advising (NSGA) Session• Call DSPS two days in advance to arrange for accommodations

3) Make Appointment with DSPS Counselor and *Bring Disability Documentation• Complete New Student Intake• Review disability documentation• Discuss accommodations• Develop Comprehensive Student Educational Plan (SEP)

* Appointments rescheduled for students who do not bring disability documentation.

Transition to College…

High School•Search & serve- district identifies student(s)•Established eligibility•Develop IEP/ITP•Provides support and/ or special classes•District ensures that the IEP is implemented and goals are met•Parents and special Education professionals may advocate for student•Fundamental alteration is allowed to the program of study &instructional methods•Student may receive certificate of completion instead of diploma•Personal /attendant services may be provided•Transportation to and from school

College•‘Self-disclosure & request’- students self identify•Student submits documentation of educ. limitations•Develop student educational plan (SEP)•Provide support services and/or limited special classes•Student is responsible for own goals and progress•Student advocates for self, DSPS staff provides guidance and support•Accommodations may NOT alter fundamental nature of credit courses; degree requirements or certificate programs•Student may receive approved vocational certificate or AA/AS degree•Student provides attendant care•Public transportation- Dial- A Ride/C.A.T/SMART

Differences between High school and College…

Introducing TASK Summer 2015

Transition for Academic Success is Key (TASK) A two week intensive orientation designed for students who

learn differently, offered MTWTH, June 8 – 18, 8:30 am to 12: 30 pm. Limited to 25 students. Applications accepted April 6 – May 8th.

Students enroll in two classes: Learning Skills 072: Transition for Academic Success (1 unit) Guidance 019: Introduction to College (1 unit)

Designed to help students transition from high school to college, including: How to access DSPS services Understanding an academic accommodations plan and how to discuss it

with faculty Exploring Delta College support services and academic resources

Save the Date

Informational Meeting forHigh School Transition Students

DSPS OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, May 6, 2015

DeRicco 275 5:00-6:30pm

*Presentation begins at 5:30 pm.

Making Connections

FOR ASSISTANCE WITH CONTACT EXT. LOCATION

ACCOMMODATED TESTING Sokun Somsack 6152 DeRicco 114

ALTERNATE MEDIA/FORMATTING

Lucia Hinostroza 6224 DeRicco 224

COUNSELING Eligibility/Accommodations Academic/Personal

Counseling Disability Management

Bruce EigbrettToni Newman

62306232

DeRicco 230DeRicco 232

DIRECTOR Danita Scott-Taylor 6229 DeRicco 229

INTERPRETER/CART Gwen Maciel 6289 DeRicco, 234

LEARNING DISABILITIES Becky Miller 6105 DeRicco 105

MOBILITY Roy Juarez 5878 Danner 101

NOTE TAKINGBarbara Barroga

Esmeralda Gomez-Cruz62906287

DeRicco, 234

We are pleased to partner with high school teachers and academic support staff to serve incoming DSPS students. Please contact us, if you

have additional questions.

DSPS Staff Quick Reference Guide(209) 954-5151, XXXX

DSPS Office Hours

Disability Support Programs and Services

DeRicco Building, 2nd FloorMonday – Thursday; 8 am to 5

pmFriday; 8 am to 12 pm

Phone: (209) 954-5151, x6272Confidential Fax: (209) 954-3758www.deltacollege.edu/dept/dsps

Thank You

“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has

overcome.” Booker T. Washington (1856-1915)