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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That's precisely what the poster said.  Let's work together to ensure that the system is not abused for benefit of the LD kids.[/quote]

I guess I am not convinced that giving non-LD kids extra time is really a benefit or somehow disadvantages my LD kid.  She needs extra time to get the work done.  She has it.  Non LD kids don't need the extra time and it's not clear that extra time is going to improve their performance relative to hers.  I have one of each and my non-LD kid doesn't need extra time.  He usually doesn't even need the time he has. Giving him extra time wouldn't increase his grade or his scores. The difference between their learning and testing styles is stark.

I also think, based on my limited experience to be sure, that there is a perception of abuse by grumpy parents like to OP who feel like their kid may be disadvantaged but I am not sure there really is that much actual abuse.  Our school had strict testing requirements and a process for receiving extra time or other accommodations.  The College Board has really clamped down on it and denies more applications than in the past. Seems like there are typically more accusations/assumptions than facts in these types of discussions.[/quote]

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