Our Services
Here are some of the services provided by the DSPS Testing and Tutorial Center. Below this list, you can view our online tutoring schedule.
Test Proctoring Services
Accommodation for classroom testing provides an equal opportunity for students with verified disabilities to demonstrate mastery of the course objectives and take required course exams or evaluative assignments.
If you have already met with your DSS Counselor or LD Specialist for the current quarter you can stop by our office to set up your testing accommodations.
*Accommodated Testing
Due to COVID-19 and the college’s direction towards a virtual campus we will not offer any face to face testing. We have asked your instructors to please be flexible and build extra time accommodations into their virtual/online quizzes, exams and finals.
Please refer to your accommodation letter to verify your accommodations. If there are any accommodations you need help accessing virtually please contact dsstestproctor@fhda.edu for support. It is possible that your instructor is not yet aware of this new policy, if so, please let them know to contact us with any questions they may have.
If you you are a student or Faculty who needs support or has questions regarding accommodations through Canvas, Zoom, etc., please email dsstestproctor@fhda.edu
Note Taking Services
There are several options for obtaining note taking services, lecture or classroom notes as an approved accommodation, i.e.-recording lectures, instructor copies, classmate copies.
This accommodation, must be approved by your DSS Counselor or LD Specialist, please consult with them first.
Tutoring Services
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services
Based on individual needs, DHHS provides the following services for students enrolled in any college class:
- Sign Language interpreting
- Real-time captioning
- Captioned videos/media in the classroom
- FM Systems
DSPS Online Tutoring
The DSPS Tutorial Lab will be open to provide remote tutoring for DSS students during the 2021 winter session.
Please check the fall tutoring schedules below and read the Tutoring FAQs for important information.
- Tutoring is available Monday-Friday.
- If you have any questions about tutoring, please send an email to dsstutoring@deanza.edu
- If you are scheduling tutoring for the first time, please send an email to dsstutoring@fhda.edu. You will be verified of your eligibility and reply with information on how to proceed.
- To request materials in an alternate format, please contact Deborah Armstrong at armstrongdeborah@deanza.edu or 408.864.5815.
- New to Zoom? See the Zoom Quick Start Guide
Tutoring Subjects
- Boo Fuqua: all levels of math, chemistry and microbiology
- Donna Cale: all levels of math through 212, study skills, reading, writing, concepts and comprehension
- Addy Garg: all Levels of algebra, calculus, all English/Language Arts/reading & writing courses, study and test taking strategies
- Yume Kim: all English/Language Arts courses and reading/writing related assignments, including Humanities and Social Sciences
Math & Mixed Subject Lab Hours
All Math Labs are drop-in sessions. See notes below schedule for each tutor's subject areas. Winter Quarter tutoring is available January 4 - March 26, 2021, closed holidays, January 18th, February 12th & 15th.
Tutorial Assistant | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
Boo Fuqua | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Not available |
Donna Cale | 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. | 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | 9 a.m.- noon | 9 a.m.-12:30 a.m. | 9- noon |
Addy Garg | Noon - 4 p.m. | Noon - 4 p.m. | Noon - 4 p.m. | Noon - 4 p.m. | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Language Lab Hours
Language Lab sessions are by appointment only. You may schedule up to three sessions per week, each lasting 30 minutes.
Tutorial Assistant | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
Yume Kim |
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Drop-In: |
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Drop-In: |
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Drop-In: |
11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Not available |
Additional Tutoring From SSC
While the DSPS tutoring hours are limited, you can also visit the Student Success Center (SSC) for remote tutoring assistance. Here's how to sign up with for SSC tutoring
- Visit the Student Success Center webpage and click the yellow button to enroll in their online tutoring through the Canvas system.
- Once you are enrolled in Canvas, you can click on the Modules to choose the SSC area for your course.
- If you need help with Canvas, please visit the Online Education Center's Canvas Help webpage.
Tutoring FAQs
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How can I receive tutoring as an accommodation if I am a student with a disability?
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Can I get tutoring if I am a De Anza student with a disability but not registered with Disability Support Services (DSS)?
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After I meet with my DSS Counselor or LD Specialist, how do I get tutoring services?
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How does it work if I’m hearing impaired and need an interpreter for my tutoring session?
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How will I get tutoring services if there is no face to face tutoring?
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What days and hours is the DSPS open for tutoring?
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What subjects do you offer tutoring in?
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What is the difference from DSPS tutoring services versus other tutoring services provided on campus?
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Am I limited to only DSPS tutoring?
Disability Information Student Handbook (DISH)
Disability Information Student Handbook