Welcome to the Learning Skills Department.
- View our PowerPoint Presentation or Watch the Video to learn more about our program and services.
- Learn more about Learning Disability Assessment
What We Offer:
- Specialized Learning Skills Classes
- Accommodation Arrangements
- Access to Open Lab Computers
- Assistive Technology (i.e. computer devices to help with reading)
- Specialized Tutoring
- Assistance with Planning Class Schedules
Print and complete these tools to find out if you might benefit from our services:
Publications:
- Learning Differently: A Handbook for Students with Learning Disabilities (3.1MB pdf)
- Support Services for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Handbook for Faculty and Staff (5.3MB pdf)
Homework Assignment
About Learning Skills
The Learning Skills Program is designed to serve students with learning disabilities (LD) and attention deficit disorder (ADHD). These challenges can affect classroom performance, making it difficult for students to succeed without classroom accommodations, specific compensatory techniques, specialized instruction, and/or support services. Many of the students in our program utilize accommodations and services which include: extended time on tests in a less distracting environment, note takers, priority registration, assistance with class scheduling, specialized computer applications, tutoring, and counseling from DSPS counselors.With the assistance offered by our program, students successfully fulfill their personal academic goals, complete their degree or certificates, or transfer to universities.We offer learning disability assessments to determine eligibility for our services. Students who have ADHD, or have previously received services because of a learning disability, should bring their supporting documentation to the Learning Skills Program Office.
