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[quote=Anonymous][quote]The problem is that there is rampant abuse of "reasonable accommodations". When we had a neuropsych evalutation for our kid, they were quick to offer a recommendation of extra test time, even though she had no problem finishing tests on time. You pay your money and you get your recommendation. Not PP but yes I get annoyed that the upper middle class are able to buy accommodations.[/quote]

I disagree with this. If you are going to a reputable neuropych clinic, they follow a data driven approach. Unless someone is coaching their kid to act distracted for an entire day of different types of tests then its not a "you buy your accommodation".

What is wrong is that school often does not follow a data driven approach for students who can't afford or students with parents who don't want to pay for a private evaluation. Schools will often fudge the results as they have a strong self interest in not providing the accommodations. They will avoid testing URM kids that they can observe have disabilities so they can avoid all the extra paperwork of managing an IEP for them.

Teachers should be able to recommend students for evaluation without taking it through the principal and front office. There should be a separate state-wide office with branches of independent testers. The teachers should make the recommendation to this body and it should be kept confidential from the principal that she did this. There is a federal law in place protecting teachers and staff from retaliation for making recommendation for disability evaluations but its not enough. [/quote]

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