Hilltopmom Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Got all excited when I found out about this- then reading their admissions page “IEP diplomas are rarely acceptedâ€. ok then, never mind... guess they only want the you know, kids whose LDs are actually mild enough to get a regular diploma... who likely wouldn’t need a college especiadlly for LDs, go figure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathermomster Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) Homeschooled students are considered on a case by case basis. https://www.landmark.edu/admissions/apply-now DH and I are considering sending our DS there for a summer program and have never felt unwelcome. Edited November 14, 2017 by Heathermomster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lecka Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 My impression -- I've moved to New York recently. A lot of kids who would get an IEP diploma here would get a regular diploma in other states. My son would never get a regular diploma here. I pretty much expect/hope for him to receive a regular diploma when we move back where we plan. So I wouldn't assume too much from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lecka Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 There's also not this state test for Algebra thing. So if a student can pass an Algebra class by doing their homework but wouldn't pass a state test ----- my understanding is those kids would get a regular diploma in the state we will return to. This is my impression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 Homeschooled students are considered on a case by case basis. https://www.landmark.edu/admissions/apply-now DH and I are considering sending our DS there for a summer program and have never felt unwelcome. Thanks, good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 My impression -- I've moved to New York recently. A lot of kids who would get an IEP diploma here would get a regular diploma in other states. My son would never get a regular diploma here. I pretty much expect/hope for him to receive a regular diploma when we move back where we plan. So I wouldn't assume too much from that. Good point. NY is exasperating. Maybe we should move, sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 In most states, it is fairly easy to qualify for a general ed diploma and the SPED students who get a “life skills†certificate are not functioning at a level where they would be able to handle true college academics. I have been told that my daughter should be able to graduate with a general ed diploma and she has a borderline verbal IQ. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lecka Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 (edited) Well my son qualifies for OPWDD here, and we'll lose that in a big way. But we think he'll be okay. But yeah it is quite frustrating on the diplomas here! Edited November 15, 2017 by Lecka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathermomster Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 My beef with Landmark is the costly application fee. Landmark is in VT. Type up course descriptors, create a transcript, fit in some outside clases so that your girl will have someone who can write a letter of rec, get the testing they want, and apply. Look at Curry College in Boston and check out I *think* Clemson. These programs are competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 In most states, it is fairly easy to qualify for a general ed diploma and the SPED students who get a “life skills†certificate are not functioning at a level where they would be able to handle true college academics. I have been told that my daughter should be able to graduate with a general ed diploma and she has a borderline verbal IQ. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Well, we’re in NY, so no- it’s not easy to get a Gen Ed diploma, at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 My beef with Landmark is the costly application fee. Landmark is in VT. Type up course descriptors, create a transcript, fit in some outside clases so that your girl will have someone who can write a letter of rec, get the testing they want, and apply. Look at Curry College in Boston and check out I *think* Clemson. These programs are competitive. She’s at public school this year, so we’ll see how that goes the next few years. Landmark is not too far from us, I’m intrigued by the summer program for her in a couple years. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathermomster Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 (edited) My beef with Landmark is the costly application fee. Landmark is in VT. Type up course descriptors, create a transcript, fit in some outside clases so that your girl will have someone who can write a letter of rec, get the testing they want, and apply. Look at Curry College in Boston and check out I *think* Clemson. These programs are competitive. Not Clemson...East Carolina..(thanks to 8fill)http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/stepp/upload/STEPP-Program-FactSheet-2017.pdf Link to PAL Program at Curry College.. https://www.curry.edu/programs-and-courses/undergraduate-programs/special-programs/ld-program---pal.html Edited November 15, 2017 by Heathermomster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Well, we’re in NY, so no- it’s not easy to get a Gen Ed diploma, at all. I understand that, but my point is that in most states it is and Landmark's policy would make sense given that fact. I think there would be other ways to prove academic readiness for a student in a state with strict graduation requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 I understand that, but my point is that in most states it is and Landmark's policy would make sense given that fact. I think there would be other ways to prove academic readiness for a student in a state with strict graduation requirements. Gotcha, sorry, wasn’t catching what you meant :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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