Dordt College - Services for Learning Disabled Students

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.

• There is support for Learning Disabled students but there is not a specific program available for Learning Disabled students.
• There is no limit to the number of Learning Disabled students.
• There is no limit to the percent of students allowed into the Learning Disabled program.
• 6 applicant(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were offered admission in 1995.
• 6 applicant(s) who were offered admission enrolled for the 1995 year.
• There were 12 students in the Learning Disabled program in 1995.

• ACT is required.
• Diagnostic tests are required.
• Other: High school counselor reports required.
• A personal interview is recommended.
• Untimed tests are accepted.
• GED certification is not accepted.
• middle of secondary school class is the minimum class rank accepted.
• C is the minimum letter grade average accepted.

• List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
  • Diagnostic Testing Services
  • Oral Tests
  • Tutors
  • Tape Recorders
  • Video-taped Classes
  • Untimed Tests
  • Learning Center
• Learning Disabled students are tutored individually.
• Credit is not given for remedial courses taken.

• The Learning Disabled student program runs on a partial term.
• A lighter course load is not given to Learning Disabled students.
• Additional time is not given to complete degree.
• No extra cost for Learning Disabled students.
• There are 2 part-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Pam De Jong, Coordinator of Academic Skills Center, is the key staff person available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Contact Quentin Van Essen, Director of Admissions, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at 712 722-6080.