Differences between High School and College
Contact
Center for Disability ResourcesKagin Commons 651-696-6748
651-696-6698 (fax)
disabilityresources@macalester.edu
Seeking accommodations at Macalester than in high school. Understanding the differences and learning how to navigate this process is critical to determining what is required to
High School |
College |
| Education is a right and must be provided in an appropriate environment | Education is not a right; students must meet the same admissions criteria as students without disabilities |
| The school system is responsible for identifying a student’s disability | Students must self-identify in order to obtain services and accommodations |
| Individualized Education Plans, IEPs, are in place to discuss the student’s progress | No annual review or IEP is held; students are responsible for monitoring their own progress |
| Many schools provide educational and psychological testing free of charge | Once accepted to the college, the student must provide appropriate documentation of the disability |
| Course modifications are made in order to facilitate student success | Fundamental alterations of programs or curricula are NOT required |