Self-Advocacy

Extended Time: When it Can Help and Hinder

03/Apr/2010 03:07 PM

The most commonly requested accommodation on IEPs, 504 Plans, and college board exams is extended time. Psychologists, who evaluate students, will often list extended time as a school and college board recommendation, for students who have slow processing, anxiety issues, focusing problems, or are disorganized. Students ask for it regularly, thinking it will help them obtain a better grade on a test, because it lessens the anxiety of running out of time. But does it really help?
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Including the Student

07/Jan/2010 06:28 AM

January is often the start of Annual IEP reviews in the public school systems. Students who are in 5th grade and above should be part of this process. Even though the student is the key player, he is often the one left out.

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