Anonymous
Post 06/16/2026 20:15     Subject: question re: IEP accommodation and resource class
Anonymous wrote:OP here. I am not a big fan of her case manager. She promised to send reports every month or so but sent maybe one. DD really likes and requested her again for next year; she almost seems more like a friend than someone who is there to hold her to accountability. Ugh.


NP here, commenting re case manager. Our DC also in MCPS high school. We have a supplemental aid in Section III of the IEP called a Home-School Communication System. We (parents) and the case manager (and in our case the Resource teacher) decided how we would "communicate". We had a biweekly telephone conference at a scheduled time. Focus was on IEP implementation (like what kind of support is your student getting in Resource to stay on top of due dates), concerns with particular teachers/paras implementing the instructional supports in their classes, just as examples.

I feel fortunate that our student's case manager this year was attentive to him (after some prodding on our part) as a safe sounding board and holding him to accountability. And that has helped us (and him).

Also, OP, make sure you are receiving on a timely basis the quarterly progress reports on your student's goals and objectives.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2026 17:44     Subject: question re: IEP accommodation and resource class
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What worked for my DD was getting an EF Coach. Made a BIG difference. They’re fantastic. The coach does EXACTLY what you’re describing, helps keep track of assignments, logs into synergy, follows up with by DD to make sure things are turned in and so forth.


Do you mind sharing the contact info of the EF coach you use? Would appreciate it. Thank you!

No problem. Not comfortable posting coaches info here but if you want to send me a msg happy to share. hapfam at proton.me. Coach is great and has been very helpful.


Try it with hap family no space between.


That worked thanks! Meeting with Coach Friday morning. Wish us luck! 🙏 thanks
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2026 21:54     Subject: question re: IEP accommodation and resource class
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What worked for my DD was getting an EF Coach. Made a BIG difference. They’re fantastic. The coach does EXACTLY what you’re describing, helps keep track of assignments, logs into synergy, follows up with by DD to make sure things are turned in and so forth.


Do you mind sharing the contact info of the EF coach you use? Would appreciate it. Thank you!

No problem. Not comfortable posting coaches info here but if you want to send me a msg happy to share. hapfam at proton.me. Coach is great and has been very helpful.


Try it with hap family no space between.
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2026 21:50     Subject: question re: IEP accommodation and resource class
Email didn’t work for me. Did I type it wrong m?
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2026 21:46     Subject: question re: IEP accommodation and resource class
Anonymous wrote:DD is a freshman in MCPS. She has an IEP and resource class. She has had an issue this year with getting some assignments in on time usually in the classes she struggles with the most (English and history). I try to stay on top of it but I don't always and sometimes the teachers don't update Synergy or whatever until it's too late for her to finish it or turn it in. She's also not the best at checking her StudentVue regularly. As a a result, she has gotten more than one 0. DH and I have tried to impress on her that it's OK to get Cs or even Ds if that's the best you can do, but it is not OK to just not turn in work.

Ultimately, I know it's my kid's responsibility to get her work done, but is there something I can build in to the IEP or ask her case manager to do to help her? Isn't this something they should be helping her check and be in top of in resource? She is dyslexic, has ADHD and poor processing/EF skills.

We just had our IEP meeting and I FORGOT to mention it. I know everyone is tuned out this time of year, but I want to send an email before the year ends.






Anonymous
Post 06/15/2026 21:02     Subject: question re: IEP accommodation and resource class
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What worked for my DD was getting an EF Coach. Made a BIG difference. They’re fantastic. The coach does EXACTLY what you’re describing, helps keep track of assignments, logs into synergy, follows up with by DD to make sure things are turned in and so forth.


Do you mind sharing the contact info of the EF coach you use? Would appreciate it. Thank you!

No problem. Not comfortable posting coaches info here but if you want to send me a msg happy to share. hapfam at proton.me. Coach is great and has been very helpful.


Thanks for contact info! After you sent it to me I reached out. We have a consultation call set up for Wed w-the coach. We need the same support - keeping up with assignments, logging into Synergy - it’s a lot!! Thank you!!
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2026 02:29     Subject: question re: IEP accommodation and resource class
It’s a nightmare. We have the same issue. We check pretty regularly but it’s hard when teachers don’t post it or grade in a timely manner. I sometimes email the teachers but it’s hit or miss to get them to respond. I wish they’d have a plan and real syllabus where it outlines homework and tests.
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2026 02:04     Subject: question re: IEP accommodation and resource class
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What worked for my DD was getting an EF Coach. Made a BIG difference. They’re fantastic. The coach does EXACTLY what you’re describing, helps keep track of assignments, logs into synergy, follows up with by DD to make sure things are turned in and so forth.


Do you mind sharing the contact info of the EF coach you use? Would appreciate it. Thank you!

No problem. Not comfortable posting coaches info here but if you want to send me a msg happy to share. hapfam at proton.me. Coach is great and has been very helpful.
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2026 18:28     Subject: question re: IEP accommodation and resource class
Anonymous wrote:What worked for my DD was getting an EF Coach. Made a BIG difference. They’re fantastic. The coach does EXACTLY what you’re describing, helps keep track of assignments, logs into synergy, follows up with by DD to make sure things are turned in and so forth.


Do you mind sharing the contact info of the EF coach you use? Would appreciate it. Thank you!
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2026 15:20     Subject: question re: IEP accommodation and resource class
2nd the EF coach, outside of MCPS but someone who had worked with MCPS students and knows how to check in the myriad of places where teachers can post assignments. They help with lobg-terk assignments as well (planning when to do them). If you haven't already, ask for "chunking" of large assignments (10 page research paper due xx date) into smaller assignments with more frequent due dates (topic due xx, outline due xx, rough draft due xx, etc)
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2026 14:56     Subject: question re: IEP accommodation and resource class
Sorry OP again — her academic load for sophomore year will be more intense so I want to make sure we have the best supports in place to help her.

I looked into an EF coach. She has two outside tutors already and they both help her with organization.

Anonymous
Post 06/14/2026 14:53     Subject: question re: IEP accommodation and resource class
OP here. I am not a big fan of her case manager. She promised to send reports every month or so but sent maybe one. DD really likes and requested her again for next year; she almost seems more like a friend than someone who is there to hold her to accountability. Ugh.
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2026 14:22     Subject: question re: IEP accommodation and resource class
Absolutely! My son had an amazing resource teacher 9-11th. He checked regularly for missing assignments, tests, quizzes and for any drop in grades. He then reached out to DS and called me if it was very concerning. It was a little over the top for DS who felt he had it all under control but it was also reassuring for me. He also met with DS regularly when DS felt overwhelmed and needed a game plan to approach a difficult task or was overloaded with too many tests/quizzes in a day. He reduced the amount of time he spent supporting DS as time progressed so DS really did have it all under control by junior year. I was really sad when he announced his retirement at the start of senior year because he was a gem. The new resource teacher my son was assigned never once met my son in an entire school year and was pretty useless. He didn’t even know where to find her in the building so thankfully he had built good habits by then. Definitely ask them to provide more support.
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2026 14:12     Subject: question re: IEP accommodation and resource class
What worked for my DD was getting an EF Coach. Made a BIG difference. They’re fantastic. The coach does EXACTLY what you’re describing, helps keep track of assignments, logs into synergy, follows up with by DD to make sure things are turned in and so forth.
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2026 13:59     Subject: question re: IEP accommodation and resource class
DD is a freshman in MCPS. She has an IEP and resource class. She has had an issue this year with getting some assignments in on time usually in the classes she struggles with the most (English and history). I try to stay on top of it but I don't always and sometimes the teachers don't update Synergy or whatever until it's too late for her to finish it or turn it in. She's also not the best at checking her StudentVue regularly. As a a result, she has gotten more than one 0. DH and I have tried to impress on her that it's OK to get Cs or even Ds if that's the best you can do, but it is not OK to just not turn in work.

Ultimately, I know it's my kid's responsibility to get her work done, but is there something I can build in to the IEP or ask her case manager to do to help her? Isn't this something they should be helping her check and be in top of in resource? She is dyslexic, has ADHD and poor processing/EF skills.

We just had our IEP meeting and I FORGOT to mention it. I know everyone is tuned out this time of year, but I want to send an email before the year ends.