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Canada College (Redwood City)
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Is what you receive after attending college for 2 years and passing all of the class requirements.
You might have heard the term "college major". This is the course of study that typically ends in a degree when you graduate. When you graduate with a degree, you can put this on a resume and find a job in that field or maybe a higher paying job not necessarily in that field.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS -
Are often shorter education programs (often less than a year), with the goal of getting you employment after receiving your certificate.
Some students either have difficulty with school or would rather just learn a job. In college, you can learn a job in a shorter amount of time, meaning you are in class for less than a year or two. These programs are called Certification (meaning earn a "Certificate") programs.
People commonly complete Certificate programs, start working in that area, then take another certificate program to enhance their skill set to prepare for promotions at work.
When looking at college programs, click here for the key to help you identify whether a course of study gives you a degree or a certificate.
Key:
AA or AS = means you earn an Associates Degree (min 2 years of school)
AA-T or AS-T = means you earn an Associates Degree and are also transferable to a university program.
CA = means you earn a Certificate of Achievement (typically short term of time in school, learning a job specialization or specific skill) or a Skills Certificate (CTE Credit programs)
This is the office on the college campus that specifically support students with IEPs or 504 plans. Think of it as having a case manager in college, except instead of regular meetings with your teacher and parents, YOU have to set up the meetings with the counselor in this office.
The best thing to do is to contact this office in the summer and connect with them. They will likely ask for your last IEP report and last Psychoeducational report (the report that the School Psychologist presents at your big IEP every 3 years).
BENEFITS:
Access/Borrowing and Training of Techology that can support your learning style
Computer lab just for DRC users
Counselors to help you
Private space just for DRC users
First choice for classes with teachers that will provide accommodations (called "Priority Registration")
Testing Accommodations - longer time on test, separate (quieter) room to take test.
Make friends with others who learn differently!
NEW! Robot to help you engage with others in-person, while you are located virtually!
NEW! DRSA
drcsa-flyer-fall-2022.pdfDRCSA flyer.pdf(Disability Resource Center Student Ambassador Initiative)
(Disability Resource Center Student Ambassador Initiative)
An inclusive, student-led club to support students with disabilities, facilitating a safe environment for social and professional engagement.
Webpage here
NEW! Robbie the Robot!
NEW! Robbie the Robot!
Disability Resource Center (DRC) has a new addition: Robbie the Robot! This new robot will change the way students can attend in-person classes at our college. It is created by Ohmni lab and it is a telepresence robot for distance learning and will allow students with physical disabilities to attend classes on campus. Under the direction of their human controllers, Robbie allows remote students to roam across campus, “sit” in classrooms, participate in group discussions in the classroom and so much more.
If you are interested in this accommodation, speak to you DRC counselor.
If you want to get ahead NOW in school and be ahead of everyone else in college, start using the techonolgy and apps on this site. A former Skyline (current Cañada) College counselor put together this list to help students with IEPs succeed in college.
It is recommended that you try one out for a few weeks to train yourself to use it and to see if you like it. If you don't, try a different one. Remember, you are unique and sometimes the help that is offered is just not presented in the best way for your learning style. So keep trying to find the one that works for you!
Did you know you can turn on captioning in YouTube?
Sometimes it is easier to understand video content if you are listening AND reading it.
Our friend at Skyline College put these instructions together to show you how!
Learn How to Use the Immersive Reader in Canvas
Immersive reader is a tool that reads whatever is on a website out loud. Sometimes it is easier to understand content if you hearing AND reading it.
Our friend at Skyline College put these instructions together to show you how!
Skyline College - EAC Educational Technology Workshops
Our friend Kim Saccio wanted to share what she was teaching college student to you, so you can be ready for college. Check out her other modules to learn how to make technology work for you.
FIRST STEPS...Application Process
FIRST STEPS...Application Process
Attend the Cañada DRC PEP Day (aka new student Orientation) where you will
Receive Priority registration for Fall semester
Learn about valuable DRC services and Assistive Technology/Alternate Media options
Complete orientation
Learn about Cañada campus and programs offered
Schedule an appointment with the DRC counselor for class selection
For information about DRC PEP Day, check the DRC website here or contact them (canadadrc@smccd.edu, tel:650-306-3259) and ask!
Complete other enrollment and college registration steps here
The college accessibility resource centers or California Department of Rehabilitation may ask for a copy of your IEP and Psychoeducation report. If you do not have them or need a replacement, you can ask the district to send you one. Follow the procedure below.
Special Education Records Request
Special Education Records Request
All requests for records on students who were served in Special Education at the Sequoia Union High School District should be sent to: Lani Makasini at lmakasini@seq.org (650)369-1411 Ext. 22206
Please include the following information in your request:
Your first and last name
Your contact information
Student's full legal name
Student's date of birth
Students and Parents may also come into The District Office to fill out a request form at the front desk.
If the student is 18 years of age or older the student is a legal adult and must request their own records unless a parent is provided with written permission from student.
The District, by law, must respond to parent requests for records within five (5) business days.
If a request is received after school hours, the date of the request will be the next business day.
Cañada COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
Cañada COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
Go on the Cañada College Financial Aid website to look at Scholarships specific to Cañada College students
Paying for College
Paying for College
Check out our Financial Aid/Scholarship page by clicking the button below.
We only have a few scholarships listed on our website to get you started. Visit your school's college and career center office or website to find more!!!
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Getting to College (Transportation Options)
Getting to College (Transportation Options)
In college, you are responsible for your own transportation to school.
If you drive, you may have to purchase a parking permit.
If you take a bus, you will have to pay for your own bus pass.
The programs below will give you information on some of these options.
This video explains the Lyft program
This is a partnership between Cañada and Lyft
Dependent on Funding Availability
Only applicable if you live within their coverage area.
There may be restrictions on time window and how many free rides per month you can receive.
Click here for more information
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