Special Education Services
At the International Development Institute, we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all learners, including individuals with disabilities, social, emotional, or behavioral challenges, and those with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. We provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that every student can participate fully in our programs.
We partner with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to expand and strengthen our services. IDI offers Specialized Training Programs designed to support students with special needs in the following areas:
| Postsecondary Transition Opportunities: | Assisting students in moving from high school to the next stage of life, including technical career education. |
| Career Development: | Preparing students for the workplace through career planning, résumé and cover letter preparation, interview techniques, leadership, networking, and job retention skills. |
| Academic Support: | Helping students strengthen skills in reading, writing, and mathematics to build a solid academic foundation. |
| Small Group Instruction: | Providing personalized instruction in groups of six to eight students, ensuring greater focus on learning and skill development. |
| Extended Testing Time: | Offering additional time to complete assignments, projects, and exams, ranging from 30% to 90%. For example, a 60-minute exam may be extended to 90–180 minutes. |
| Job Placement Assistance: | Connecting graduates with job opportunities aligned to their training and career goals. |
Our goal is to ensure that every student, regardless of background or ability, has the tools and support needed to succeed academically, professionally, and personally.
Dual Program Option
For students who do not yet have a high school diploma or GED, IDI offers a Dual Program that combines GED preparation with a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. This unique opportunity allows students to work toward earning their high school equivalency while gaining valuable career skills.
Learning Outcomes
IDI provides high-quality technical training and education opportunities to meet lifelong academic and career goals. Our programs promote a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment for all students.
Cultural Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive environment that embraces all ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ensuring that every student can achieve their educational goals.
Languages of Instruction
IDI offers instruction in English, Spanish, Russian, and American Sign Language (ASL – Home Health Aide).
🌟 IDI Learning Outcomes 🌟
At the International Development Institute, we are committed to your success! Our programs are designed to provide the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to achieve both career and academic goals.
- 📘 Master essential knowledge and skills in your chosen field.
- 💬 Communicate and collaborate effectively in real-world settings.
- 🤝 Demonstrate professionalism through positive attitudes and workplace behaviors.
- 🎯 Meet all course standards required for program completion.
- 📝 Apply effective test-taking strategies and study skills for academic success.
- 🌱 Grow as lifelong learners, ready to continue advancing in education and their careers.
✨ Our mission is simple: To provide a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential.
Inclusive Student Support at IDI
IDI describes individualized support intended to improve access, participation, academic progress, career readiness, and transition outcomes for learners with disabilities and other support needs.
Support Areas
Academic Access and Adjustments
Students may ask about academic adjustments, testing access, auxiliary aids, accessible participation, study support, and other reasonable measures. Each request requires an individualized review under the applicable procedure.
Transition and Career Readiness
Support may include postsecondary planning, career exploration, resumes, cover letters, interviews, leadership, networking, workplace behavior, job-retention skills, and connection to opportunities.
Academic and Small-Group Support
The page describes reading, writing, mathematics, study and test-taking support plus small-group instruction. Availability, eligibility, group size, program, and schedule should be confirmed.
GED and Career Training Pathways
The Dual Program description combines high-school-equivalency preparation with Career and Technical Education for eligible learners who have not yet earned a diploma or equivalency credential.
Requesting Disability-Related Academic Adjustments
Postsecondary procedures differ from K–12 special education. Students seeking an adjustment should contact IDI early, follow the school's request process, and provide documentation when required. Adjustments are based on individual need and do not remove essential academic or technical requirements.
Testing Adjustments
The original page gives examples of additional testing time, but no percentage should be treated as automatic. The approved adjustment depends on the student's documented need, the assessment, essential requirements, and individualized review.
Language and Community Support
The page lists English, Spanish, Russian, and ASL for the Home Health Aide program and describes collaboration with Community-Based Organizations. Confirm current language sections, partnerships, referrals, funding, and availability.
Important Program Clarification
This is a student-support information page. It does not describe a special education teacher-preparation program or promise teacher licensure, certification, employment, job placement, or a particular accommodation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What support does IDI describe on this page?
The page describes disability-related student support, postsecondary transition assistance, career development, academic support, small-group instruction, testing adjustments, job-placement assistance, cultural inclusion, and a GED-plus-career-training option.
Is this a special education teacher certification program?
No. The supplied page is an information page about student services and support. It does not describe a teacher-preparation curriculum, state teacher licensure, certification examination, or teaching credential.
Who may request disability-related support?
Students with disabilities or disability-related needs may contact IDI to ask about access and academic adjustments. Eligibility, documentation, essential program requirements, and the appropriate adjustment are evaluated individually.
Does an IEP automatically carry over to postsecondary training?
Not necessarily. An IEP or Section 504 plan may provide useful history, but postsecondary institutions can have different request and documentation procedures. Students should contact IDI early to learn the current process.
How do I request an academic adjustment or accommodation?
Contact IDI as early as possible, identify the access barrier or requested adjustment, follow the school's procedure, and provide any documentation reasonably required for an individualized review.
Is extended testing time guaranteed at a specific percentage?
No specific percentage should be assumed. The page gives examples, but the appropriate adjustment depends on individual need, documentation, the assessment, essential requirements, and the school's review.
Does IDI provide small-group instruction?
The page states that specialized support may include instruction in groups of six to eight students. Confirm availability, eligibility, program, location, schedule, and whether the service is currently offered.
What academic support is described?
The page describes support intended to strengthen reading, writing, mathematics, study strategies, test-taking skills, and the academic foundation needed for training and career goals.
What postsecondary transition support is available?
The page describes assistance with moving from high school into the next stage of education, technical career training, employment preparation, and adult goals. Specific services should be confirmed with IDI.
What career-development support is described?
The page lists career planning, resumes, cover letters, interview techniques, leadership, networking, job-retention skills, and job-placement assistance for graduates.
Does job-placement assistance guarantee a job?
No. Assistance may help students identify opportunities and prepare for applications, but it does not guarantee interviews, employment, placement, salary, employer acceptance, or job retention.
What is the Dual Program option?
The page describes an option for eligible students without a high school diploma or GED to combine high-school-equivalency preparation with a Career and Technical Education program. Confirm eligibility, scheduling, tuition, and enrollment requirements with IDI.
Does IDI work with community organizations?
The page states that IDI partners with Community-Based Organizations to expand and strengthen services. Current partners, referral requirements, funding, and available services may change.
Which languages of instruction are listed?
The page lists English, Spanish, Russian, and American Sign Language for Home Health Aide instruction. Language availability varies by program and section and should be confirmed before enrollment.
Where can I learn about official postsecondary disability rights?
The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights publishes guidance on requesting academic adjustments, documentation, auxiliary aids, essential requirements, and student responsibilities in postsecondary education.
How can I verify current support availability?
Contact IDI to discuss the specific program, access need, documentation procedure, requested adjustment, timing, language, schedule, location, cost, and current availability.
