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What is a learning specialist?
What is a learning specialist?
We are a team of graduate students who work with disability services and aim to help students access higher education. We help students understand how their disability may impact their college experience both in the classroom and in their daily lives.
Learning specialists can help you manage your assignments, use different time management tools, and understand your own organization style. We can also work with you to understand what motivates you and how to capitalize on that motivation.
From test taking to lecture notes, we can help you develop not only successful study habits but identify your academic goals.
Navigating college with a disability can be a challenge. Learning specialists can help you advocate for yourself, understand how to use your accommodations, and provide social support in your transition to UMass.
What can a learning specialist help me with?
What can a learning specialist help me with?
Classwork
Classwork
Study strategies
Understanding your academic strengths
Test taking strategies
Assignment tracking
Approaches to writing
Active reading
Neuro-inclusive reading practices
Note-taking strategies
Goal setting and S.M.A.R.T. goals
Time management
Brainstorming and outlining
Processing information in lectures
Navigating Campus
Navigating Campus
Self-advocacy
Guidance on how to reach out to faculty
Increasing accessibility of assignments
Understanding your accommodations
Connecting with campus supports
Identifying campus resources
Collaborating with access coordinators
Navigating the transition to college
Mentorship around navigating the social environment on campus
Executive Functioning
Executive Functioning
Motivation
Task initiation and prioritization
Accountability
Creating routines
Using a calendar/other scheduling apps
Balancing coursework with life activities
Planning and creating a schedule
Scheduling positive events
Wellness activities (i.e. stress management)
Self-reflection and metacognition
Mindfulness strategies
Thought organization
The learning specialist program is open to students currently registered with disability services as part of your accommodations. Please talk to your Access Coordinator about registering for the program!
The learning specialist program is open to students currently registered with disability services as part of your accommodations. Please talk to your Access Coordinator about registering for the program!
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