On the topic - a True Story
We have come across a Northern LEA that only accepts recommendations
for students at its local University from an assessor at its local
University.
We worked with a SpLD student at one of our local Colleges for two
years. The student had a WAIS-III above average I.Q. but a very
complicated dysfunctional profile and needed specific support accordingly.
The university and LEA in question assessed 'our' student during
their first week at the Uni. and wrote a report providing much less
than the student needed.
We wrote to the LEA on behalf of the student with reports and
recommendations based up our expert knowledge of the particular
student - to be told by the LEA that they only accepted Needs
assessments from a specialist tutor at the local University. The
student struggled for a year then dropped out.
We think this was down to the opinion of dyslexia held by the LEA and
shared by the University.
The questions arises, is it always wrong to advise students with
particular disabilities to choose another University? I am NOT
suggesting that this is an answer to short-fall in facilities at any
particular HEI.
Stephen Lancaster
Lancaster-Miller Group
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