1. Office of Special Services’ Learning Disabilities Support Program 24th Annual Informational Open House Sunday, October 7, 2012 Presentation by Learning Disability Specialists

2. Program Basics L.D. Specialists are professional educators Appointments are scheduled in advance Specialists meet with freshmen 2 times/week, 45 minutes/session Specialists meet with upperclassmen 1 time/week, 45 minutes/session

3. The Specialist’s Role Provides writing assistance Teaches academic strategies Assists with time management & organization Assists with accessing campus resources Encourages self-advocacy Academic advisement

4. The Specialist’s Role Writing Assistance (POWER) Assists with the writing process: Pre-write Organize ideas Write Evaluate Revise and Rewrite

5. The Specialist’s Role Academic Strategies Reading Studying Test taking Note taking Memory techniques Organization Time management Computer literacy Read & Write Gold

6. The Specialist’s Role Assists with Time Management & Organization

8. The Specialist’s Role Assists with Accessing Campus Resources Writing Center Assist with the writing process Proofreading Academic Learning Center Peer tutors Proofreading

9. The Specialist’s Role Assists with Accessing Campus Resources Math Lab Drop in Staffed by students Career Services Resume development Identify career options

10. The Specialist’s Role Self-Advocacy Discuss individual strengths and weakness as related to their disability Encourage a willingness to accept assistance / support Teach techniques to independently implement strategies for success

11. The Specialist’s Role Provides Academic Advisement Explain CORE and major requirements Assist with scheduling and course selection Liaison with faculty advisors Assist with transition to college

12. Thank you for joining us. We hope you enjoyed your visit to Marist ! This presentation will be available on our website, specserv@marist.edu