IEP accommodations for 16 year old?

Question

My daughter has ADD and a learning disability in math. We are planning her IEP for next year and I would like some suggestions for things that could be included for her IEP. Right now, it seems they just have ; She may take tests in the special ed room, have tests read , get help as needed.

I would like to include more, to protect my child.

Thanks

Answer 1

For students that have a mathematics disability:

(Response Accommodations)

~Calculation devices

~Visual organizers

~Graphic organizers

~Math tables and formula sheets

For students that are easily distracted/short attention span:

(Presentation Accommodations)

~Use books on tape or recorded books to help focus on text

~Give short and simple directions with examples

(Response Accommodations)

~Response Write in test booklet instead of on answer sheet

~Monitor placement of student responses on answer sheet

~Use materials or devices used to solve or organize  

~Use visual organizers

~Use graphic organizers

~Highlight key words in directions

~Have student repeat and explain directions to check for understanding

~Use template

~Use graph paper to keep numbers in proper columns

(Setting Accommodations)

~Sit in front of room

~Change location to reduce distractions

(Timing and Scheduling Accommodations)

~Use short segment test booklets (when available)

~Allow for multiple or frequent breaks

~Schedule tests in the morning

~Cue student to begin working and stay on task

~Change testing schedule or order of subtests

~Limit reading periods

~Schedule activities requiring more seat time in the morning and more hands on and physical activities in the afternoon

~Divide long-term assignments

Answer 2

Yep sounds like me am 16 ADD in on an IEP  lol i have it  for all my classes but anyways my IEP pretty but is a reader n take test in other rooms but u might want to put extra time on like big test like test that u have to most kids get like 2 hours but if ur a IEP u get a much time as u need somtimes u need it i never have but yea that mostly it but she has anger problems like me add 10 mins to relax or to talk to someone. yea but dont over do it, its embarrassing i mean it helps but somtimes i wish i was just a regular kid that didnt hve problems in dont have the teacher on my back every 5 sec in som special ed teachers suckkkkkkkkk in teach u nuttin like math for me woo am sooo far behind its not even funny so just kept in touch with the techers that all i can say.

Answer 3

I'm 16, and I have dyslexia and ADHD. Some things that I receive in addition to what your son received that really help me and I think might help him are:

-A computer for written exams (She's getting distracted, so he may have issues with getting whole words out, so spell check is a good idea)

-Extra time (She has ADD, she's getting distracted, so she;s not actually doing her test the whole test time)

-A basic calculator for all exams, even when generally not permitted (So that she doesn't loos points for not knowing what 8x8 is)

-Photocopied versions of teachers notes (In case she's gotten distracted while copying in class and wasn't able to complete them in class)

-Allowed to get up for a break during an exam

-Prefered Seating

-Extended time on assignments

Answer 4

- extra time for all tests and assignments (if it is not specified that she can get extra time for assignments in addition to tests, the teacher will not be required to do this)

- use of a calculator or other assistive device (i.e. multiplication table) for math (and possibly science) tests and assignments

- possibly a reduced workload (though this gets more into modification than accommodation)

- she may be able to have work scribed, depending on the nature and degree of her disability. Some ADD kids really need this, others can cope much more easily.

I understand that you want to help and protect your child, but you don't want to overdo it, especially since she is 16 and has gotten this far.

Answer 5

DO NOT WAIT FOR AN IEP. SOME SCHOOLS HAVE LONG WAITING LISTS. sorry for the caps, but it took 2 years for my daughter to get an IEP and she has reading problems and attention issues. she is ADHD and ODD reading at a kindergarden level in 3rd grade. keep on top of all test, make copies of everything you have to fill out. have the teacher give you weekly reports. see about a teacher that can help tutor after school. some schools offer that.

Answer 6

Extended Time on Assessments

Extended time on missed assignments (not to exceed 1 week)

Hand Scheduling

Preferred Seating

More frequent breaks during exams

Assessment questions read aloud unless the assessment is meant to assess reading.

Use of note cards on tests/quizzes (as a way to stay focused)

Any test/quiz under 50% re-taken for 1/2 credit back to ensure content learning.  This is done in a resource room under a special education teacher supervision.

Ability to orally answer lengthy tests questions (i.e. - essay tests).

***Be warned***if you child plans on attending a 2 or 4 year college and has a learning disability in Math, she will most likely ONLY be allowed access to alternative testing site and extended time on assessments (that is the MOST kids get and that is with tons of documentation through K-12 schools)...if you kid is going this route...be careful not to have her rely on the modifications, they can become a crutch rather than help her succeed.  She needs to succeed with as little as possible.  Remember, you can always call an IEP meeting if she is not succeeding and you feel more can be done.  Avoid the blanket statements if possible.

Answer 7

With an IEP the school is suppose to teach her HOW to do the math and not just let her 'cope' with not knowing how to do it.

They are suppose to be using scientifically based specialized math program to be implemented by a trained and qualified teacher.

All the accomodations taht you and others here listed are for 504 plans. THey can also be used for IEP plans

IN ADDITION to the specialized help to LEARN to do the math.

Ask for this, and also take out 'as needed'. As far as the school is concerned, she will NEVER need what ever it is she needs.

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