Child penalized for using extended time accommodation on homework

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m not sure I understand.

If your daughter wasn’t ready for the group work because she hadn’t read the assignment, then what else could the teacher do other than have her work independently? That seems like a reasonable use of time, actually. It’s providing your daughter with class time to catch up.

The work still needs to be done. (I wasn’t aware extended time applied to homework, too. That seems unusual, and I say that as a former teacher.) It seems your teacher is providing what your daughter needs: extended time. In this case, it’s happening as the rest of the class continues on to the next activity. That’s going to happen; the entire class can’t wait.

Weird that you don't know that extended time applies to all work - homework, in class work, graded work, ungraded work and assessments/tests/quizzes. It's very common, IME.

This is a basic principle of teaching and part of best practices - learning and testing environments should be aligned. Whatever the disability is that creates the need for extra time on testing likely also creates a need for extra time on assignments. It is the student who decides how/when to use extra time not the teacher.

So what exactly are you proposing? It sounds as if a student using extended time for classwork AND homework would never be aligned with the class, which is only going to increase the student’s stress and workload. How is this a reasonable and helpful accommodation?

If a student is continually using extended time on classwork and homework assignments, then isn’t it logical to evaluate whether a different classroom environment would be better?

A teacher simply cannot keep a student actively participating in class this way. It simply can’t be done. There are many other students to consider.

(And no, I’ve never had a student use “extended time” on a homework assignment. I’ve had occasional requests for extensions, but never under the umbrella of “extended time.”)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m not sure I understand.

If your daughter wasn’t ready for the group work because she hadn’t read the assignment, then what else could the teacher do other than have her work independently? That seems like a reasonable use of time, actually. It’s providing your daughter with class time to catch up.

The work still needs to be done. (I wasn’t aware extended time applied to homework, too. That seems unusual, and I say that as a former teacher.) It seems your teacher is providing what your daughter needs: extended time. In this case, it’s happening as the rest of the class continues on to the next activity. That’s going to happen; the entire class can’t wait.

Weird that you don't know that extended time applies to all work - homework, in class work, graded work, ungraded work and assessments/tests/quizzes. It's very common, IME.

This is a basic principle of teaching and part of best practices - learning and testing environments should be aligned. Whatever the disability is that creates the need for extra time on testing likely also creates a need for extra time on assignments. It is the student who decides how/when to use extra time not the teacher.

So what exactly are you proposing? It sounds as if a student using extended time for classwork AND homework would never be aligned with the class, which is only going to increase the student’s stress and workload. How is this a reasonable and helpful accommodation?

If a student is continually using extended time on classwork and homework assignments, then isn’t it logical to evaluate whether a different classroom environment would be better?

A teacher simply cannot keep a student actively participating in class this way. It simply can’t be done. There are many other students to consider.

(And no, I’ve never had a student use “extended time” on a homework assignment. I’ve had occasional requests for extensions, but never under the umbrella of “extended time.”)

PP here who had a kid with extended time on assignments. This is the problem. And there is always a drop dead deadline when everything is due. As a parent, it’s really important not to let your kid fall behind by using extended time and it’s a lot of work.

[Anonymous]

And people wonder why teachers are quitting in droves 🙄

[Anonymous]

That is giving extra time. When else would she do it?

[Anonymous]

So you basically one of the group to do her assignment for her and her to benefit off the group doing their homework?.... While she just puts her name on it

[Anonymous]

Extended time on homework can be a blessing or a curse. We routinely curse at the end of quarters!

[Anonymous]

As a parent of a child who has melt downs and the need for frequent breaks, extended time is beneficial in granting access to work. There are days where he can get through it all and days that he can’t. This is a bridge to accessing the material at the end of the day due to a disability. I rather it takes longer and having the practice then to deny my son access to a FAPE

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Extended time is typically for assessments not homework assignments.

Wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And people wonder why teachers are quitting in droves 🙄

IEPs?

You seem nice

[Anonymous]

What is it you want to have happened?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m not sure I understand.

If your daughter wasn’t ready for the group work because she hadn’t read the assignment, then what else could the teacher do other than have her work independently? That seems like a reasonable use of time, actually. It’s providing your daughter with class time to catch up.

The work still needs to be done. (I wasn’t aware extended time applied to homework, too. That seems unusual, and I say that as a former teacher.) It seems your teacher is providing what your daughter needs: extended time. In this case, it’s happening as the rest of the class continues on to the next activity. That’s going to happen; the entire class can’t wait.

Weird that you don't know that extended time applies to all work - homework, in class work, graded work, ungraded work and assessments/tests/quizzes. It's very common, IME.

This is a basic principle of teaching and part of best practices - learning and testing environments should be aligned. Whatever the disability is that creates the need for extra time on testing likely also creates a need for extra time on assignments. It is the student who decides how/when to use extra time not the teacher.

Are you a special educator? Because what you write isn't true for the vast majority of students.

Extended time on homework makes sense in some cases, like a kid with cancer who can't complete work on the day they have chemo because they are throwing up.

But for kids with disabilities like dyslexia or ADHD it doesn't make sense at all, as it leads to work piling up and kids ending up with unmanageable workloads, plus not benefitting from classroom instruction. For kids with anxiety it's often devastating.

Kids who get extended time on assessments should get it on all assessments, and often also get it for in class assignments, but homework is never given under the same conditions as in class assignments and assessments.

Now, if OP's kid has extended time on homework written, then whether or not the kid benefits from it isn't for the teacher to decide. They need to give it. But if an assignment in school builds on the night before's homework, then of course the kid isn't going to be able to complete it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m not sure I understand.

If your daughter wasn’t ready for the group work because she hadn’t read the assignment, then what else could the teacher do other than have her work independently? That seems like a reasonable use of time, actually. It’s providing your daughter with class time to catch up.

The work still needs to be done. (I wasn’t aware extended time applied to homework, too. That seems unusual, and I say that as a former teacher.) It seems your teacher is providing what your daughter needs: extended time. In this case, it’s happening as the rest of the class continues on to the next activity. That’s going to happen; the entire class can’t wait.

Weird that you don't know that extended time applies to all work - homework, in class work, graded work, ungraded work and assessments/tests/quizzes. It's very common, IME.

This is a basic principle of teaching and part of best practices - learning and testing environments should be aligned. Whatever the disability is that creates the need for extra time on testing likely also creates a need for extra time on assignments. It is the student who decides how/when to use extra time not the teacher.

NP. I have a teen with ADHD who was diagnosed in elementary. I wasn’t aware that extended time applies to everything. In fact, I don’t think her teachers are aware of this either. Stop saying this like it’s a fact. IEPs are literally tailored to every kid.

[Anonymous]

^^^ Yup. Just looked at her accommodations. Extended time only for tests. She is expected to turn her work in on time, just like everyone else.

[Anonymous]

OP, this teacher is killing it. Do not allow your daughter to use extended time on homework. There aren’t extra minutes during the day when other kids are doing nothing and she can catch up. All kids are working during the school day. Her catch up time needs to happen at night. I’d explore whether she needs to move down a level next year.