Iona 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 no limit to the number of Learning Disabled students.
• There is no limit to the percent of students allowed into the Learning Disabled program.
• 70 application(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were received in 1994.
• 39 applicant(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were offered admission in 1994.
• 12 applicant(s) who were offered admission enrolled for the 1994 year.
• There were 60 students in the Learning Disabled program in 1994.

• SAT I is required.
• Diagnostic tests are required.
• A Child Study Team report is required if student is classified.
• Other: Two recommendations required, including one from a special education or resource room teacher.
• A personal interview is required.
• Untimed tests are accepted.
• GED certification is not accepted.
• C is the minimum letter grade average accepted.

• List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
  • Remedial Math
  • Remedial English
  • Remedial Reading
  • Note-taking Services
  • Oral Tests
  • Readers
  • Tutors
  • Talking Books
  • Tape Recorders
  • Untimed Tests
  • Learning Center
• Learning Disabled students are tutored individually and in small groups.
• Credit is given for remedial courses taken.

• 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 $1000 per semester.
• There are 2 full-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• There are 8 part-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Madeline Packerman, Director, College Assistance Program, is the key staff person available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Contact Madeline Packerman, Director, College Assistance Program, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at 914 633-2159.