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College Planning with Neurodivergent Students:  What Every IEC Needs to Know

 

Are you an IEC who would like to begin or deepen your work with students who learn differently? Then this course is for you!

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Experience

Expertise

Excellence

During the 8 weeks, you'll learn...

to appreciate the unique qualities of neurodivergent students
to educate families of neurodivergent students about college preparedness and alternative paths
to evaluate college services and programs in great detail
to understand a neuropsychological report
to recognize undiagnosed/misdiagnosed students
to benefit from your observations of family dynamics

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Did you know that there are some colleges where neurodivergent students do not feel welcome?

 

Register today to take advantage of my proven step-by-step process for evaluating the depth and breadth of a college's accessibility services and programs. (Limit 10 participants)

 

Judy Bass, CEP is the founder of Bass Educational Services and has been serving the community of different learners for over 25 years.

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What's inside "College Planning with Neurodivergent Students?"

Module 1

The Roadmap

  • Overview of Course
  • Consult, Co-Consult, or Refer Out?
  • Importance of Strengths-Based Approach
  • Case Studies
Module 2

College Readiness: It's Not All Academic

  • Tuning into Neurodiversity
  • Importance of self-advocacy and independence
  • Independent living skills
  • Social/emotional readiness
  • Benefits of Universal Design
Module 3

Educating the Family

  • Plant seeds, nurture them, and watch them grow
  • Assessments and Structured Interviews
  • The College List
  • Alternative path options
Module 4

Who is Psycho Ed?

  • The neuropsychological report
  • Working with a student’s strengths
  • Recommending college accommodations
Module 5

Spectrum of Support Across All Colleges

  • Some colleges do not provide the support or services needed
  • Learning how to tell the difference
  • Visit the Office of Accessibility Services; build relationships
  • Group research / case studies
Module 6

Evaluating Services and Programs

  • What does good support look like?
  • HS and College: Modification vs Access (IDEA, ADA, 504, IEP)
  • How to research a college's accessibility services
  • Group research
Module 7

Undiagnosed / Misdiagnosed Students

  • How to tell
  • How to effectively serve the student's needs
  • When and how to approach parents
  • Importance of a good fit
  • Role-playing exercise
Module 8

Presentations

  • Wrap-up discussion
  • Class presentations
  • Final thoughts
  • Course evaluation
What students are saying...

"I was really nervous about where to apply for school... Judy helped me come up with a really good list of schools that were right for me." - Olivia H.

 

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What You'll Gain

Learning Outcomes

Identify the basic characteristics and presentations of specific learning disabilities, ADHD, and ASD.
Evaluate how a student’s unique learning differences may impact success in different learning environments.
Read and analyze a neuropsychological report to extract insights for educational planning.
Differentiate the levels of academic, social, and residential support available across colleges.
Develop skills to recommend colleges aligned with each student’s needs, strengths, and preferences.
Demonstrate a thoughtful and supportive college planning process for neurodivergent students and families.
What parents are saying...
 

"We didn't really know what the college search entailed, and Judy took all the anxiety out of it because she led us through the process step by step." - Donna H.

 

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Payment Plan

2 monthly payments of $455

  • 30 - 45 minute lesson to introduce and explore the topic of each module, followed by discussion and hands-on exercises 

  • Meaningful and Practical Assignments

  • Weekly hour-long online “call-in” sessions to address your questions and concerns and to share/interact with other IECs.

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Pay in Full

$897

  • 30 - 45 minute lesson to introduce and explore the topic of each module, followed by discussion and hands-on exercises

  •  Meaningful and Practical Assignments to add to your Toolbox

  • Weekly hour-long online “call-in” sessions to address your questions and concerns and to share/interact with other parents.

  • BONUS: "Why Community College is Not the Best Choice for Students Who Learn Differently" Article

  • Pay in full and save $13

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 Please note - this course will meet live each Tuesday,  11:30 AM - 1:30 PM EST from June 16 through August 4 
Optional drop-in sessions on Friday mornings, 11:00 - 12:00   (Course Limit 10 participants)
GUIDED BY EXPERIENCE. ROOTED IN UNDERSTANDING

Meet Judy Bass

Hi! I’m Judy and I can’t wait to show you how I help my neurodivergent students navigate their journeys from high school to college! If you're feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to begin, know that I will be there to answer all of your questions and provide you with an in-depth look at processes that have been developed over the past 26 years. With my tried-and-true framework for finding the best-fit college for your clients, combined with guidance you can trust, I promise that you won’t be disappointed! I look forward to seeing you on June 16.

Experience

Decades of hands-on work supporting neurodivergent students and families.

Expertise

Trusted strategies and proven guidance developed through years of specialized practice.

Excellence

A thoughtful and student-centered approach focused on meaningful outcomes.

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