Accommodations for Students with Disabilities in Dual Credit Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
TRANSCRIPTED CREDIT
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities in Dual Credit Courses
Students who receive high school accommodations / modifications may also receive accommodations for dual credit courses while taking NWTC courses . The school district is required to provide the student ’ s IEP , while NWTC Disibility Services staff determines the type , level and duration of the accommodation .
Once notified of a need for accommodations , our disbility case managers will work directly with the identified special education teacher and student to ensure reasonable college accommodations are put in place .
Any questions should be directed to Disability Services via email at disability . services @ nwtc . edu or call to make an appointment at 920-498-6904 .
Accommodations that may be approved depending upon the student need and disability include :
1 . Extended test time ( 2.0X ), taking the test in a reduced distraction area , utilizing speech software , or the use of a calculator ( math disability ).
2 . Instructors are not allowed to eliminate answers on a test or provide a word bank as these are not approved post-secondary accommodations .
3 . Test questions can be read by a screen reader , but NOT explained .
4 . Students are not allowed to use notes on tests unless this is something is being provided to the entire class .
5 . NWTC Sign-language interpreter services will be provided . Disability Services will coordinate and determine fee structure / billing .
Frequently Asked Questions
1 . When does the qualification process take place for transcripted credit instructors ?
The qualification process takes place at the time you are considering teaching a transcripted credit course ; preferably before the annual NWTC / K-12 Spring Summit . To start the qualification process , go to our NWTC . edu webpage and search for transcripted credit . Click on Requirements for Teaching Transcripted Credit . Read and complete tasks required . Then complete the Qualification Application and send a copy of your unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts as well as your DPI licensures to earlycollege @ nwtc . edu . You only need to do this one time initially , but we will need to qualify you for each course you teach . Also , if you have gained additional education / credentials since your initial qualification , forward the credentials to earlycollege @ nwtc . edu .
2 . What other requirements are expected of a transcripted credit instructor ?
You are obligated to teach all NWTC competencies of the course and utilize the same grading criteria . Your attendance at the NWTC / K-12 Spring Summit and work with the NWTC faculty mentor is mandatory . Some coursework will require additional training such as a course enrollment or summer Train the Trainer . NWTC mentors will review the syllabi requirement , curriculum , resources , and any other training expectations for you to duplicate the NWTC course at your high school . You will also need to utilize the same resources , including textbooks and lab assessment approval , to deliver the course competencies . Review the Transcripted Credit Policy , on page 21 , for more information .
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