Disability and Testing Services
Cleveland State University
Disability & Testing Services
2124 Chester Avenue
Rhodes Tower West (RW) 210
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: 216-687-2015
Fax: 216-687-2343
ods@csuohio.edu
Testing Services
2124 Chester Ave.
Rhodes Tower West (RW) 215
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: 216-687-2272
Fax: 216-687-2212
testingservices@csuohio.edu
Web Contact
Jeffrey Dell
Phone: (216) 687-2015
j.dell@csuohio.edu
Differences Between High School and College
This table highlights the differences between the high school and college setting for students with disabilities. Students should be made aware of these differences in order to come into college understanding what to expect of their new environment as well as what the university expects of them.
| K-12 | College |
|---|---|
| Goal is success oriented | Goal is access oriented-equal access to programs and services |
| IDEA is main legal focus, with some application of Sec. 504 of the Rehab Act | Sec. 504 of the Rehab Act and ADA are the main legal focus |
| Plan is called an IEP and is very formalized | No specific formula for the plans; may be very informal |
| School systems have designated special education personnel | Designated person to contact may be specialist or may wear many hats at the college or university |
| School systems are required to identify students with disabilities and provide appropriate education | Colleges are not required to identify students with disabilities-obligation is to provide services to students who self-identify |
| Mandated re-evaluations | Re-evaluations not mandated |
| Supplementary services are included, including tutoring, personal care attendants, and personal aids and devices | No personal or supplementary services are required |
| Teachers and school systems carry primary responsibility for plan | Student is responsible for identifying to appropriate personnel, providing documentation, and following up with necessary staff |
| Student is included but does not hold primary responsibility | Team effort between student and disability services |
Cleveland State University
Disability & Testing Services
2124 Chester Avenue
Rhodes Tower West (RW) 210
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: 216-687-2015
Fax: 216-687-2343
ods@csuohio.edu
Testing Services
2124 Chester Ave.
Rhodes Tower West (RW) 215
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: 216-687-2272
Fax: 216-687-2212
testingservices@csuohio.edu
Web Contact
Jeffrey Dell
Phone: (216) 687-2015
j.dell@csuohio.edu