Table of Contents
GED Accommodations
Introductions
Goals for Training
Training Outcomes
GED Accommodations for Students with LD/ADHD
GEDTS provides support to adults with learning disabilities
Various ways to define a Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
GEDTS derives its definition from
LD is NOT due to or synonymous with
A specific Learning Disability is:
Essential Components in Identification
GEDTS Approved Intellectual Tests
Essential Components in Identification
Recommended Tests:
Essential Components in Identification
Essential Components in Identification
Recommended Tests:
Subtypes of Specific Learning Disability
Reading Disorder
Two subtypes of Reading Disorders:
Written Language Disorder
Two Subtypes of Written Language Disorders:
Math Disorder
Two Subtypes of Mathematics Disorders:
Other Subtypes:
Other Subtypes:
Attention Deficit Disorder
GEDTS requires DSM-IV Diagnosis for ADHD by:
Four forms of ADHD currently recognized in DSM-IV:
Essential Components in Identification of ADHD:
Essential Components in Identification of ADHD:
Essential Components in Identification of ADHD:
Methods for ADHD Identification
What do we know about adult learners who have learning disabilities and or ADHD? (handout 1)
Suggested Accommodations based on Documented Disability Categories
Disability Accommodations
Disability Accommodations
Disability Accommodations
Disability Accommodations
Disability Accommodations
Form L-15
Model of Documentation.
Documentation of Accommodation
Accommodations Approved by GEDTS
Test Accommodations Not Requiring Special Approval:
The Model
Steps for Approval
Form L-15
Part I: Information, Page 1 Section A: GED Examiner
Part I: Information, Section B: GED Candidate
Part I: Information, Page 2 Section C: Documenting Professional
Part I: Information, Page 2 Section C: Documenting Professional
Standard Score Discrepancy Model
Section C, Page 2 Certifying Advocate
Part II: Page 3 Disability for which Accommodation is Requested
ADHD documentation must include:
ADHD Documentation
Part III Documentation, Page 4 Section A: Clinical Case History on File?
Part III Documentation, Page 4 Section B: Measurement of Potential or Intelligence
Part III: Documentation, Page 5 Section C: Measurement of current academic achievement (Standard Scores)
Part IV: Accommodations (Page 5) Section A: Specific Interventions
Part IV: Accommodations (page 5) Section B: Statement of Needed Accommodations
Checklist (Page 6)
Mail to:
GEDTS Approved Intellectual Tests
Supporting Documentation
GEDTS Approved Achievement Tests:
Where can I access existing data?
What if recent test data does not exist?
Review: Defining Elements of LD
Where can I get more information?
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