International Association for College Admission Counseling (IACAC) will hold its annual conference bringing together counselors and institutions from around the world in support of secondary students transitioning to higher education.
As international students with learning disabilities apply to study in the U.S., MIUSA staff aim to ensure that high school counselors and students know the support that is offered on U.S. campuses and through the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE), as well as steps they should take to prepare for any disability-related accommodations.
MIUSA Session
Title: Entrance Exams, Communication, and Campus Accommodations: Key Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Session Description: There is a steady rise of students with learning disabilities (LDs) coming to study in the U.S. Come gain skills needed when advising and supporting students with learning disabilities for successful admission. Participants will gain a better understanding of reasonable accommodation process for students with LDs taking entrance exams, types of accommodations on campus, and key services on campus to support the student to graduation.
