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[quote=Anonymous]IME (parent of 2 kids who went through HS with IEPs or 504s), it is really necessary for the parent to be involved in supporting accommodation requests with teachers because there are a lot of teachers who are nasty or say no inappropriately.

But, you have to partner with the kid and have a system in place.  Our system is - parent or student emails a polite reminder at the beginning if each new teacher assignment w/a one page list of all accommodations and highlighting some essential ones that require planning - like test taking time, calculator, quite space, etc. Parent and case manager are cc’d.

Student self-advocates and when there is a problem tells parent.  All problems are documented by student (with parental support in writing email) w/ cc to case mgr.  This is basically, a polite email thanking teacher for rectifying an accommodation mistake, or outlining a failure and requesting a fix.

If teacher continues to refuse to comply, 1st email is forwarded to principal w/ additional information about refusal to comply.  If principal refuses to rectify situation, 3rd email is sent to associate superintendent for special education and/or resolution/equity forwarding principal’s refusal to comply along with additional information about refusal. All mistakes are usually corrected after 3rd email.

It is extremely important to have a written paper trail.

Student needs parental support!  I have been shocked how many teachers make students feel bad about asking for accommodations and essentially call them lazy or cheaters!

It’s really important to support students - they don’t magically learn by themselves and they know nothing about the law that supports their requests (nor do the teachers who often illegally refuse or alter accommodations in the plan.)[/quote]

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