All you need to remember if a student needs to access services is that they must meet with a DSPS counselor/advisor. The counselor will work with the student to determine what services are most appropriate.

You may have students in your classroom who you suspect may need special accommodations but who have not told you about their needs. Should you approach the student to discuss their need for services, please be sensitive to the fact that they may either be reluctant to discuss their problems, or they may have difficulty explaining themselves to you. If you feel reluctant to unsure of how to bring the subject up with the student, we would be happy to discuss with you. It may be good practice to announce early on in each semester that our program exists. We would be happy to provide you with brochures to hand out to interested students. Please call DSPS with any questions.

A simple flow chart is outlined below to help you better understand how a student is served through DSPS.

Student or Instructor
|
DSPS Counselor/Advisor
Verification of Disability from:
Learning disabilities
Medical Doctor
Dept. Of Rehabilitation Counselor
Licensed Psychiatrist, Psychologist
|
Determination of Appropriate Education Accommodations
|
Support Services Agreement (SSA)
(See Appendix D)

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