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Marist College - Services for Learning Disabled Students
Programs|Application Requirements|Student Services|Term and Staff Information
About Learning Disabled Programs and Services
- This school accepts Learning Disabled students according to the following definition:
- According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, a learning disability is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.
- Learning Disabled programs and services are limited to 35.
- There is no limit to the percent of students allowed into the Learning Disabled program.
- 209 application(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were received in 1995.
- 64 applicant(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were offered admission in 1995.
- 31 applicant(s) who were offered admission enrolled for the 1995 year.
- There were 66 students in the Learning Disabled program in 1995.
Application Requirements
- Diagnostic tests are required.
- A Child Study Team report is required if student is classified.
- A personal interview is required.
- An essay is required.
- Untimed tests are accepted.
- GED certification is not accepted.
Learning Disabled Student Services
- List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
- Other Special Classes
- Note-taking Services
- Oral Tests
- Readers
- Tutors
- Talking Books
- Reading Machines
- Tape Recorders
- Untimed Tests
- Learning Center
- Other:
scribes.
- Learning Disabled students are tutored individually.
- Credit is not given for remedial courses taken.
Learning Disabled Term and Staff Information
- The Learning Disabled student program runs on a full term.
- A lighter course load is given to Learning Disabled students.
- Additional time is given to complete degree.
- Extra costs for Learning Disabled students are $2200 per year.
- There are 4 full-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- There are 4 part-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- Linda Cooper, Director of Special Services, is the key staff person available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- Contact Linda Cooper, Director of Special Services, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at 914 575-3274.
- Other important information:
Program is very small; students are mainstreamed upon entry.
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