Academic Support Services
dinator receives all information, eligibility for LDSP support is determined. The documentation should be submitted to the LDSP Coordinator and may include: • recent WAIS-R (within three years) including subscores; • psycho-educational evaluation specifying the nature of the learning disability, which will help determine the best programming; • individually administered achievement test in reading skills and comprehension, math and spelling, with grade equivalents (the WRAT is not considered a comprehensive measure of achievement.); and • IEP (Individual Educational Plan) or 504 Plan, if available. Applicants considering the LDSP should be aware of the following points when deciding whether the program is appropriate for their needs: • Participants in the program should have at least average WAIS scores in the areas of reasoning and conceptual ability and a profile which suggests that they have the ability to succeed in college despite language-based disabilities and/or other deficit areas. • Participants should have documented attainment of at least a 9thgrade level of reading comprehension is optimal for academic success. • Participants should typically expect 30-minute tutoring sessions no more than two to three times a week.
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• Participants needing a reduced course load may take four classes and still be considered full-time students. The Office of Admissions does not consider information regarding a student’s disability in admissions decisions; nonetheless, the College strongly recommends that applicants with disabilities contact the Coordinator of the Learning Differences Support Program to determine if the College and the LDSP will meet their needs. For more information regarding types of services and accommodations, assistive technology, and required documentation, visit www.svc.edu/ldsp. Accommodations for Students With Physical Disabilities Southern Vermont College is committed to serving all academically qualified students, regardless of disability. The College provides varying levels of support and accommodations for students with physical disabilities, depending on their individual needs. The student must provide specific documentation specifying the nature of the disability. This documentation will assist the Learning Differences Support Program staff in planning appropriate support and accommodations for each student. In addition to the services listed previously in the Learning Differences Support Program section, accommodations may also include accessible parking, early registration for the purpose of scheduling classes in accessible lo-
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