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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During the 8 weeks, you'll learn...
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to appreciate the unique qualities of neurodivergent students
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to educate families of neurodivergent students about college preparedness and alternative paths
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to evaluate college services and programs in great detail
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to understand a neuropsychological report
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to recognize undiagnosed/misdiagnosed students
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to benefit from your observations of family dynamics
Experience Matters. Choose A Leading Expert You Can Trust.
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.
What's inside "College Planning with Neurodivergent Students?"
Module 1: The Roadmap
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Overview of Course
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Importance of Strengths-Based Approach
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Consult, Co-Consult, or Refer Out?
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Case Studies
Module 2: College Readiness: It's Not All Academic
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Tuning into Neurodiversity
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Importance of self-advocacy and independence
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Independent living skills
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Social/emotional readiness
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Benefits of Universal Design
Module 3: Educating the Family
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Plant seeds, nurture them, and watch them grow
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Assessments and Structured Interviews
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The College List
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Alternative path options
Module 4: Who is Psycho Ed?
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The neuropsychological report
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Working with a student’s strengths
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Recommending college accommodations
Module 5: Spectrum of Support Across all Colleges
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Some colleges do not provide the support or services needed
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Learning How to Tell the Difference
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Visit the Office of Accessibility Services; Build Relationships
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Group Research/Case Studies
Module 6: Evaluating Services and Programs
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What does good support look like?
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HS and College: Modification vs Access (IDEA, ADA, 504, IEP)
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How to Research a College's Accessibility Services
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Group Research
Module 7: Undiagnosed/ Misdiagnosed Students
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How to tell
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How to effectively serve the student's needs
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When and how to approach parents
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Importance of a good fit
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Role Playing Exercise
Module 8: Presentations
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Wrap-up Discussion
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Class Presentations
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Final Thoughts
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Course Evaluation
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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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Learning Outcomes:
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Identify the basic characteristics and presentations of specific learning disabilities, ADHD, and ASD
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Evaluate how a student's unique learning difference(s) may impact their ability to succeed in various learning environments
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Read and analyze a neuropsychological report to extract relevant insights for educational planning
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Differentiate the levels of academic, social, and residential support available to neurodivergent students across different colleges
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Develop the skills to identify and recommend colleges that best align with the specific needs, strengths, and preferences of individual neurodivergent students
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Demonstrate the process of guiding a student who learns differently - and their family - through a thoughtful, supportive, and personalized college planning process
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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Please note - this course will meet live each Tuesday, from June 17 through August 12; no class on August 5 Optional drop-in sessions on Friday mornings, time TBD (Limit 10 participants)
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 25 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 17.
