If you had an IEP or 504 plan in high school and/or have a diagnosed disability, you may be eligible for accommodations at CT State. The process to obtain accommodations in college changes from the process students may have experienced in high school. It is important that students develop their self-advocacy skills and understand which accommodations best support their learning.
The chart below highlights some key differences between high school and college in the accommodation process.
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HIGH SCHOOL |
COLLEGE |
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Structured |
Unstructured |
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The school and parents/caregivers direct disability-related needs |
Each student directs their disability-related needs |
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The school is obliged to meet most student needs |
“Reasonable” accommodations are provided |
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The student’s IEP or 504 plan outlines accommodations |
The documentation provided by the student outlines reasonable accommodations |
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High parent/caregiver involvement |
Limited parent/caregiver involvement |
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Frequent school-to-parent/caregiver communication |
Limited/no school-to-parent communication |
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High teacher involvement and responsibility |
High student involvement and responsibility |
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May provide tutors, attendants, and/or paraprofessionals |
Not required to provide tutors, attendants, and paraprofessionals (unless provided for all students) |