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Reinhardt 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 30.
- Learning Disabled programs and services are limited to % of the students.
Application Requirements
Application requirements are the same as for other students.
Learning Disabled Student Services
- List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
- Remedial Math
- Remedial English
- Note-taking Services
- Tutors
- Talking Books
- Other:
academic counseling, support group. Other services provided on an
individual basis.
- Learning Disabled students are tutored individually and in small groups.
- 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 not given to Learning Disabled students.
- Additional time is not given to complete degree.
- Extra costs for Learning Disabled students.
- There are 4 full-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
- Contact Sylvia Robertson, Academic Support Office, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at 770 720-5567.
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