Information for High School Counselors & Educators
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We hope the information presented here
will be helpful when working with students who are
considering attending Lansing Community College. |
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General information regarding Lansing Community College offerings are available as follows:
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Programs of Study: /academics/
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Degrees (curricular guides): /catalog/degree_certificateprograms/
Mission of ODSS
The mission of ODSS is to determine, coordinate, and provide reasonable accommodations for Lansing Community College students with documented disabilities.
To be eligible for services and accommodations
through ODSS, students are required to provide written
verification of their disability.
Documentation must be signed and dated by a qualified
professional who has diagnosed the disability. ODSS reserves the
right to request additional information if documentation is
inconclusive.
The Office of Disability Support Services (ODSS) will determine
appropriate accommodations based upon the functional limitations
detailed in the medical/Psychological documentation the
student provides and through the intake interview.
The Office of Disability Support Services (ODSS) strongly
recommends that students request a reevaluation in their junior
year of high school. This will benefit the student as most
colleges require current documentation.
Documentation of each disability must be provided by the
corresponding professional and is not limited to the following
list:
DISABILITIES AND PROFESSIONALS
Click here for information on documentation needed and accommodations available.
The following chart offers comparisons of the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) used to
determine Special Education services K-12, and Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) for documented special needs students in the post
secondary setting.
Comparison of IDEA, Section 504, and ADA Chart (PDF)
WHAT THE OFFICE OF DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (ODSS) CAN DO FOR YOU AND YOUR STUDENTS.
Office of Disability Support Services (ODSS) staff may attend IEP's and present information regarding Lansing Community College services and accommodations. In order to the make best use of time, ODSS requests that IEP's are scheduled for students interested in attending Lansing Community College. We also request that IEP's for potential Lansing Community College students be grouped together on the same day and these students be in attendance.
A minimum of a three week notice is needed in order to schedule ODSS staff to IEP's.
The Licensed Professional Counselors in ODSS offer personal counseling as well as academic advising. All ODSS staff are trained as academic advisors to assist with course selection, planning and accommodations. Appointments can be scheduled in advance for daytime or evening. Drop-in times with the ODSS staff is reserved for returning students only. Appointments can be made by calling Counseling & Advising at 517-483-1904.
Please contact the ODSS staff person assigned to your school:
Kim Cory
coryk@lcc.edu
Dansville, Fowler, Fowlerville,
Holt, Leslie, Mason, Haslett, Howell, Williamston and
Webberville.
Monica DelCastillo
delcasm@lcc.edu
Sexton, Everett, Waverly,
Okemos, Perry, Eastern
Pam Davis
davisp@lcc.edu
Bath, Dewitt, Grand Ledge,
Laingsburg, Stockbridge, Pewamo-Westphalia
Kris Stairs
stairsk@lcc.edu
East Lansing, Eaton Rapids,
Ovid-Elsie, Owosso, Potterville, St. Johns, Portland, Charlotte,
Lakewood, Maple Valley
ODSS staff may also present at high schools to groups of special needs students interested in attending Lansing Community College.
For college placement tests (CPT's), ACT, SAT and other wavier information, please contact the Assessment Center at www.lcc.edu/assessment
Potential Lansing Community College students should take the following steps in order to access ODSS services:
1. Apply to LCC online (www.lcc.edu). Be sure to start early. Students should apply one semester before they intend to take classes.
2. Take the Computerized Placement Tests (CPT's) to obtain the reading, writing and math levels required for most LCC classes. The tests are multiple choice, untimed and available on a walk-in basis (if a student requires a reader or quiet room for the placement tests, then see below).
** Students requiring the assistance of a reader must call the Reader Services office at (517) 483-1225 to schedule a reader for the placement tests. No documentation is required for this accommodation (except math see below). NOTE: Readers can only read the tests EXACTLY as they are written. Readers are not able to re-word, clarify or explain anything within the tests.
**Students with a documented math disability must provide ODSS with a copy of their PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION which diagnoses a learning disability in the area of math in order to take the math placement test with a calculator. Students need to call (527)483-1904 in order to arrange for an ODSS staff person to review documentation and provide a form allowing for a calculator use on the Math CPT. Students should start the Math CPT at the highest level with which they are comfortable.
**Student's
who desire to use a quiet room ONLY (no reader)
for the CPT's, must call the appropriate phone number to
reserve a room:
Main Campus Assessment Center (517)
267-5500
East Campus
(517) 483-9607
West Campus
(517) 267-5452
Clinton County (St. Johns)
(989) 224-2017
Livingston Campus (Howell)
(517) 545-3522
**Students requiring the assistance of a sign language interpreter must contact Kris Stairs at (527)267-5690 to schedule the necessary accommodations.
www.lcc.edu/orientation for information of orientation for new students at Lansing Community College.
www.lcc.edu/wrc for information on what the Women's Resource Center/Returning Adult Program has to offer.
www.lcc.edu/assessment for information on Placement tests, waivers and other services offered at the Assessment Center.
www.lcc.edu/trio for students who are first generation college student, meet income guidelines, or have a documented physical or learning disability.
www.michigan.gov/mdcd for Michigan Rehabilitation Services for career and employment services.
www.adagreatlakes.org
Great Lakes ADA and Accessible Information Technology Center
(800)949-4232 (voice/TTY)
ADA Informational Line U.S. Department of Justice
(800)514-6301 (voice)
(800)514-0383 (TTY)
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm OR
www.ada.gov
Transition of Students With Disabilities To Postsecondary
Education: A Guide for High School Educators
www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transitionguide.html
www.ldonline.org/article/6127#anchor545016
We hope this information has been helpful. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact ODSS Staff by e-mail or phone (517)483-1904.
