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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]But if you don't actually _need_ the IEP, the 504 could be faster.  My DC on a 504 had lots of in-class support (mainly teacher check-ins) in ES.  In MS most of the teachers grade in windows, meaning that no matter the stated due date for an assignment, as long as it is in by the end of the window it is fine.  Some teachers practice standards grading, where assignments (typically math) can and should be repeated in order to work towards the highest possible grade.  Both of those methods have worked well for DC, who really does want to get things done properly and on time.  We know that HS will be a big shift, but right now we are working on independence and organization and will get there gradually.

What has helped me is setting up Canvas to ping me every time it auto-grades something.  If it shows up as 50% or 0%, it means DC never turned it in, and I ask that they check and submit.  If teachers need to be asked to re-open an assignment, I make DC take care of that themselves so that they learn to take responsibility, write polite emails, etc.[/quote]

Agree that 504 will be faster, and from what OP is saying, MCPS will likely determine that OP's daughter does not qualify for an IEP becuase she needs support and not services, and it sounds like she is at or above grade level. Better to go the 504 route to get supports in place quickly to help the student succeed.[/quote]

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