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North Metro Technical College

North Metro Technical College


Official telephone: (770) 975-4000
Fax number: (770) 975-4142

Website: www.northmetrotech.edu


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Screen last updated on: July 5, 2007
LEARNING DISABLED PROGRAM OFFICE
Learning disabled program contact: Kimberly Duff,
counselor
Contacting the office: 770-975-4099

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, "learning disabilities" is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.
Institution accepts students according to the above definition: yes
Learning disabled program available: support services but no program
Total number of students in LD program: 63
Services available to LD students:
remedial math, remedial English, remedial reading, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, tutors, talking books, reading machines, tape recorders, untimed tests, learning center, extended time for tests, Interpreters Assistive Technology Magnifiers Scribes
LD students are tutored: individually
A lighter course load is allowed for LD students: yes
Additional time to complete degree is allowed for LD students: yes
There are additional costs for LD students: no

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR LD STUDENTS
Number of LD applications received: 80
Number of applicants accepted: 77 (96%)
Number of accepted applicants who enrolled: 63 (82%)
Admission requirements for LD students are the same as those for other students: yes
Requirements that may be waived for LD students: Regular high school diploma or GED may be waived only for admission requirements if placement test scores meet required cut scores.A regular high school diploma or GED is required for graduation from a program.
Requirements for LD applicants: COMPASS or ASSET placement test if SAT or ACT not completed
An essay is required: no
Untimed tests are accepted: yes
GED is accepted: yes



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