51�Թ� Learning Disabilities/Neurodiversity Subspecialty Designation Application

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SPECIALTY DESIGNATION(S)*

Indicate the specialty area(s) for which you are applying to add the Learning Disabilities/Neurodiversity subspecialty designation. Select all that apply.(Required)

Colleges/Universities

Day/Boarding/Independent Schools

Graduate Schools

Therapeutic Schools/Programs

The purpose of this application is to understand the applicant’s depth of knowledge and experience with LD/ND students and related issues, including ways in which the applicant stays current on specific programs and general trends. As such, the application asks for details of training and experience. The reviewers are fully aware that some applicants will not have retained all of the detailed information requested. In these instances, please provide what is available, even if it is incomplete or dates are approximate.

*Note to applicants for the LD/ND designation: For those who are interested in gaining more knowledge and expertise in order to apply for this designation, please consult the resources on the 51�Թ� website, participate in continuing education opportunities, and/or email the LD/ND Committee.

When answering the questions in this application, you may either answer in the fillable box or upload a PDF document with your answers.

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EXPERIENCE

Please describe your experience in this area of specialty by answering the questions below. Also, please upload your résumé where indicated.

1) For how many years have you been advising LD/ND students in your capacity as an IEC?

2) Please share what has brought you to your work advising LD/ND students in your capacity as an IEC. Please include:

Professional, volunteer, and/or personal experience working with LD/ND students prior to your becoming an IEC. Include a description of your work, volunteer, and/or personal experience, place of employment/volunteer work, and number of years at position(s) (if applicable).
Your "About Me" or bio page from your website and/or promotional materials describing your background (you may either share as a link or copy the text onto your application).

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3) Approximately how many students do you work with (for each class)?

What percentage of your students from each class have learning differences?

4) Do you have a specific area of expertise in your work supporting LD/ND students?

If yes, please briefly describe.

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TRAINING & EDUCATION

1) Please describe any training you have received relevant to your work with LD/ND students.

Feel free to include postsecondary degrees, certificates, coursework, 51�Թ� Educational Intensives, and/or other conference sessions (51�Թ�, LDA, IDA, CHADD, Landmark College, etc.). When relevant, please list the granting institution/conference provider or other helpful information, and approximate dates of training.

2) If you have a specific area of expertise within the area of supporting LD/ND students, please describe your training and education relevant to your development of this expertise.

3) Please share any specific education, training, and/or experience you have completed to understand neuropsychological testing/reports.

4) If relevant, please list any publications you have authored relevant to your work supporting LD/ND students.

5) If relevant, please list any talks given and/or conference sessions presented relevant to your work supporting LD/ND students.

VISITS & ALLIED PROFESSIONALS/PROGRAMS

Please list all (at least 20-25) college/school/program visits (in person and virtual) and other engagement experiences of the past three years in which you have had in-depth conversations with professionals relevant to your work with LD/ND students.

For each visit/engagement experience, please include the name of the program and professional with whom you met, approximate date, and purpose of the visit. These experiences may include a combination of fee-based comprehensive support programs, college disability/accessibility services offices, external support programs (Focus Collegiate or College Success Plan, etc.), and transition programs (Mansfield Hall, CIP, etc.), and/or inclusive college programs (College of Charleston REACH, Georgia Tech EXCEL, etc.).

Please also include in your response a list of any allied professionals/external support programs you have visited/with whom you have engaged to support a student’s transition to and success in college.

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MENTORSHIPS

Mentorships may be formal or informal, include direct supervision of your work or be advisory in nature, and include a range of professionals (including IECs matched through the 51�Թ� mentorship program). Please briefly describe any mentoring and/or supervision of your work with LD/ND students.

In your description, please share how this mentoring continues to be of value to your work.

APPROACH

Please answer your choice of three of the following questions regarding your approach to your work with LD/ND students.In your answers, please refer to or describe any resources you regularly use in your work with LD/ND students (recommended: 500-word maximum per answer).

Describe your approach to reviewing a student’s neuropsychological testing report.
Describe your intake process for new students.
Describe your process for educating parents and students about the differences between high school and college and the skills needed to successfully transition to a college environment.
Describe your process for educating parents and students about the different levels of support available to LD/ND college/school students.
If applying for the College specialty, describe your approach to assessing your students’ readiness for college.
Describe your approach to supporting students’ transitions to college/high school.
How do you determine the right fit college/school/program for your LD/ND students?
Describe your approach when you are visiting a college/school/program for your LD/ND students.

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OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

1) Please list any additional expertise, credentials, and/or experience that supports your application.

2) How do you intend to maintain and expand your knowledge and proficiency in this area?

Questions or any supporting materials should be sent to [email protected].

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