Education

By Mark Montgomery, Ph.D.

February 18, 2012

How much documentation is enough?

The law governing learning disabilities changes from high school to college. Stay tuned for this series of posts from Heather Creech at Montgomery Educational Consulting that can help you and your student navigate the transition.

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February 05, 2012

What is the definition of disability?

According to a recent article in Inside Higher Ed, a federal appeals court ruled in favor of George Washington University, when it dismissed Carolyn Singh as a medical school student, saying that she was not meeting academic standards.  One of the significant issues in the case was how to define a learning disability.  A brief filed by the American [...]

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September 20, 2011

Disclosing a Learning Disability At College

Once a student is admitted to a college or university, there are definite advantages to disclosing a learning disability Disclosure provides your student with legal protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Without discloser, he is unprotected, despite that fact that he has a diagnosed disability. Students who are coming from a supportive high school environment [...]

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September 15, 2011

Disadvantages to Disclosing a Learning Disability on a College Application

Yesterday, I provided some information that can help you sort out whether self-disclosure is necessary. Today, I’ll review some  reasons why some students opt not to disclose their learning disabilities on the initial application. Generally speaking, students who choose not disclose a learning difference do so because they do not want to give a college a reason to [...]

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August 30, 2011

Disclosing Learning Differences on the College Application

I’m a college counselor working with students from around the country as they navigate their college selection.  Many of my clients have some sort of learning issue. I am often asked whether a student should disclose their learning disability to a college admission counselor. Generally speaking, students don’t want to give a college any reason [...]

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May 31, 2011

Department of Education Issues Guidance on Rights of Students With Disabilities When Educational Institutions Use Technology

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Last Thursday, May 26th, 2011, The US. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights issued guidance to schools across the country about their responsibilities to make certain that “technological devices must be accessible to students with disabilities, including students who are blind or have low vision, unless the benefits of the technology are provided equally [...]

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April 03, 2011

Dyslexia Camp: What are you doing this summer?

There are summer offerings around the Denver Metro area for students who need reading intervention over the summer to maintain and build skills. Here is a list of some options being offered this summer to check out and see what works for your family schedule, budget, and need. Word Attack Warriors, 3 locations (Littleton, Arvada, [...]

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