High School vs. College

All College Credit Plus (CCP) students are taking official college courses and are held to the same standards as any other college student.

What is the Difference Between High School and College for Students with Disabilities?

High School	College
I.D.E.A. (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)	A.D.A. (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990)
Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Subpart D	Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Subpart E
I.D.E.A. is about SUCCESS “Entitlement” law: Students are guaranteed access to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)	A.D.A. is about ACCESS “Non-discrimination” law: Colleges must provide access to education where disability causes barriers.

High School	College
School identifies and evaluates students needing additional support. (Child Find)	Student chooses to self-identify to the Accessibility Services office. Register for Accommodations
Teachers approach students if they believe assistance is needed.	Student chooses to advocate for their needs and initiate contact if assistance is needed.
Behavior Plans are created to help student follow rules and expectations.	Student is required to abide by the Student Code of Conduct.
School arranges supports needed to promote student success.	Student chooses to seek out and utilize available supports and resources.

High School	College
Parent has access to student records and can participate in the accommodation process.	Student has sole access to college records. Parents may not interact without student consent.
Parent advocates for student: parents can call teachers and request feedback on student progress.	Student must self-advocate: parents do not contact instructors. Communication about progress occurs between student and parent.
Parent advocates for student.	Student advocates for self.

High School	College
Accommodations are written on an “Individualized Education Plan (IEP)” or “504 Plan”	At CSCC, accommodations are written on a “Letter of Accommodation” (LOA).
School notifies teachers of students with IEP/504 Plan accommodations.	Student chooses to provide LOA and notify instructors of their accommodations.
Teachers integrate accommodations automatically.	Instructors must wait until receiving the LOA directly from student before instigating accommodations.

High School

College

Accommodations are written on an “Individualized Education Plan (IEP)” or “504 Plan”

At CSCC, accommodations are written on a “Letter of Accommodation” (LOA).

School notifies teachers of students with IEP/504 Plan accommodations.

Student chooses to provide LOA and notify instructors of their accommodations.

Teachers integrate accommodations automatically.

Instructors must wait until receiving the LOA directly from student before instigating accommodations.

High School	College
Teachers may modify curriculum and/or alter the pace or size of assignments.	Instructors hold all students equally accountable for the established curriculum and pace with no modifications.
IEP or 504 Plan may include modified test and homework content.	All students take the same tests and complete the same coursework.
Teachers often take time to remind students of assignments and due dates.	Student expected to read and consult syllabus for assignments and due dates.
Tutoring and study support may be a service provided as part of an I.E.P. or 504 Plan.	Tutoring does not fall under Accessibility Services. Student encouraged to seek out Tutoring available to all students.
Time management is structured by others.	Student manages their own time.