I learned that as an instructor or staff member, my role is to ensure students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities while maintaining academic standards.

I learned that the accommodation process ensures students with disabilities receive reasonable support to access the curriculum, without altering academic standards.

I learned that disabilities can affect students in many ways, including learning, communication, mobility, and social interaction, but these impacts vary widely depending on the individual.

I learned that institutions must provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities under ADA and Section 504 while protecting FERPA-protected privacy.

Working through this module made me more aware of the practical challenges that come up when trying to follow FERPA consistently in real-world situations.

Working through this module gave me a stronger, more practical understanding of how FERPA functions in day-to-day educational settings.

I’ve learned that institutions must carefully balance student privacy with the operational needs of school officials.

I’ve learned that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act protects the privacy of student education records while granting students the right to inspect and review their records.

I’ve learned that creating a safe campus involves proactive measures, not just responding to incidents.

I learned that postsecondary institutions are required to have clear, fair, and prompt processes for handling complaints of sexual harassment, sexual violence, dating and domestic violence, and stalking.