ACADEMIC DIFFERENCES
HIGH SCHOOL	COLLEGE
School personnel have the responsibility to try to modify inappropriate behavior caused by the disability into appropriate behavior.	Students are responsible for their own behavior, and inappropriate behavior is not tolerated.
Tests are often modified or                  shortened, or questions are                 modified.	Students are expected to take the same tests as all other students.
Shortened or modified assignments are given.	Students are expected to dothe same work as all other students.
Teachers are asked to adapt             their teaching mode to the student.	Faculty have academic freedom in delivery, course content, requirements, and methods of evaluation.
Accommodations are given for           all subjects and do not have to           be supported by diagnostic                evaluation.	Accommodations are given only in the area of disability and must be supported by documentation.
Students are scheduled to see           resource personnel on a regular         basis or can come to the resource room on a drop-in basis.	Students must initiate requests for services.
Students' study is directed by              special education teachers.	Students must have skills to organize, plan and study independently.
Special educators inform instructors about a student's accommodation needs.	Students talk to their teachers about accommodation needs.
Services are provided under            IDEA or Section 504, Subpart D.	Services are provided under ADA and Section 504, Subpart E.
The IEP is mandated and                  followed.	The high school IEP ends, and there is no IEP at the college level.
The student has a right to an education, paid for by the state.  Therefore special programs are created to meet the student's needs.	A college education is a privilege instead of a right, and special programs are not required.
Parents are actively involved in        planning and decisions.	Students are considered adultsand must advocate for themselves.  Parent involvement should cease.
Accommodations are provided       to ensure the success of the              student.	Accommodations are provided to ensure equal access, and success is the responsibility of the student.
School districts are responsible          for identifying and evaluating          disability at no cost to the                  student or family.	The student must self-identify and provide appropriate and current documentation based on college requirements.  The college is not responsible for the payment of evaluations.
Parents sign documents for                students.	Students sign all documents.
High school personnel talk freely with parents.	FERPA requires that the student give written permission for personnel to talk to parents.
OTHER DIFFERENCES
HIGH SCHOOL	COLLEGE
Transportation is provided.	Transportation and mobility on campus are the responsibility of the student.
Adaptive technology is minimally used.	Students are expected to use available adaptive technology.
Few students are exposed to textbooks on tape because special educators may support students to clarify reading selections.	Students may use textbooks on tape or other reading software as appropriate.

NOTE:  Information and excerpts obtained from a University of New Hampshire brochure.