I will be having a meeting with the schools IAT group to finally put

my son on a 504. I think I have most of the things I would like to see

accomplished on paper but, I would like to know if anyone can tell me

what kind of accomodations I can ask for on his 504. I already have

things like... taking his tests in the AA room, having teachers check

and sign his agenda etc. I am not sure on a 504 what kind of

accomodations that they can make so if there is a list or if anyone

can give me some ideas to go with they would be most appreciated. I

hate to go into this meeting blind.  Thanks so much, Lea

Hey Lea -- we just did a 504 for our oldest son who is in 6th grade.

With his, getting the information in the agenda is huge.  I suggested

they give him his assignments on a piece of paper rather than depend on

him to copy them from the board.  In leu of that, I actually right them

in from the schools website, and they check him out.  Since

organization is one of his major issues, he has a full set of his text

books at home so he doesn't have to remember what book to bring home to

get home work done.  He is to also sit toward the front of the class,

preferably near a good "role model" type of person.  Lastly, if there

is stuff that needs handed out (worksheets, etc), they ask him to do it.



A website I found very help is: http://schwablearning.org/



I actually printed some of the articles that applied to our son and

gave them to the teachers ... they may not take the time to look for

info, so I thought if I gave it to them, they are more likely to learn

more.



Good luck!  Becci

--- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Lea Nichols"

<de378@...> wrote:

>

>  I will be having a meeting with the schools IAT group to finally put

> my son on a 504. I think I have most of the things I would like to

see

> accomplished on paper but, I would like to know if anyone can tell me

> what kind of accomodations I can ask for on his 504. I already have

> things like... taking his tests in the AA room, having teachers check

> and sign his agenda etc. I am not sure on a 504 what kind of

> accomodations that they can make so if there is a list or if anyone

> can give me some ideas to go with they would be most appreciated. I

> hate to go into this meeting blind.  Thanks so much, Lea

>

Thank you for that info. I am having issues with the teachers

understanding all of this because he is in High School and I am sure

some of them feel he should be able to do this by now. I am hoping

that with the help of the school phys and gudiance counsler they will

understand better. I have been waiting for this since 3rd grade.

Hopefully all will turn out well. I just dont know what to expect.

Thanks so much, Lea



-- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Rebecca Hall"

<bankerbecci@...> wrote:

>

> Hey Lea -- we just did a 504 for our oldest son who is in 6th

grade.

> With his, getting the information in the agenda is huge.  I

suggested

> they give him his assignments on a piece of paper rather than

depend on

> him to copy them from the board.  In leu of that, I actually right

them

> in from the schools website, and they check him out.  Since

> organization is one of his major issues, he has a full set of his

text

> books at home so he doesn't have to remember what book to bring

home to

> get home work done.  He is to also sit toward the front of the

class,

> preferably near a good "role model" type of person.  Lastly, if

there

> is stuff that needs handed out (worksheets, etc), they ask him to

do it.

>

> A website I found very help is: http://schwablearning.org/

>

> I actually printed some of the articles that applied to our son and

> gave them to the teachers ... they may not take the time to look

for

> info, so I thought if I gave it to them, they are more likely to

learn

> more.

>

> Good luck!  Becci

> --- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Lea Nichols"

> <de378@> wrote:

> >

> >  I will be having a meeting with the schools IAT group to finally

put

> > my son on a 504. I think I have most of the things I would like

to

> see

> > accomplished on paper but, I would like to know if anyone can

tell me

> > what kind of accomodations I can ask for on his 504. I already

have

> > things like... taking his tests in the AA room, having teachers

check

> > and sign his agenda etc. I am not sure on a 504 what kind of

> > accomodations that they can make so if there is a list or if

anyone

> > can give me some ideas to go with they would be most appreciated.

I

> > hate to go into this meeting blind.  Thanks so much, Lea

> >

>

Hi,



I just had my 6th graders 504, also.  At his school, they have the

"pink slip."  They go into the office each morning, and pick up this

paper.  Then they give it to each of his teachers during the day.  It

is a checkmark type form.  There are 3 boxes for each class that the

teacher can mark "yes" or "no."  One is if they came to class with

supplies, and homework to turn in, etc.  One is if they completed in

class-work satisfactorily.  And the third is if they displayed

appropriate behavior,, and cooperated with staff and studnts

(participation in class, followed directions, kept hands and feet to

self, etc.)  Then there is a box for each teacher to write the

homework for the night.



Then I sign it, and he returns it to school each morning.



It has helped us know what the homework is, and what the behavior was

in a nutshell.



It is in the 504 for them to do this.



Tammy

--- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Rebecca Hall"

<bankerbecci@...> wrote:

>

> Hey Lea -- we just did a 504 for our oldest son who is in 6th grade.

> With his, getting the information in the agenda is huge.  I suggested

> they give him his assignments on a piece of paper rather than depend on

> him to copy them from the board.  In leu of that, I actually right them

> in from the schools website, and they check him out.  Since

> organization is one of his major issues, he has a full set of his text

> books at home so he doesn't have to remember what book to bring home to

> get home work done.  He is to also sit toward the front of the class,

> preferably near a good "role model" type of person.  Lastly, if there

> is stuff that needs handed out (worksheets, etc), they ask him to do it.

>

> A website I found very help is: http://schwablearning.org/

>

> I actually printed some of the articles that applied to our son and

> gave them to the teachers ... they may not take the time to look for

> info, so I thought if I gave it to them, they are more likely to learn

> more.

>

> Good luck!  Becci

> --- In adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Lea Nichols"

> <de378@> wrote:

> >

> >  I will be having a meeting with the schools IAT group to finally put

> > my son on a 504. I think I have most of the things I would like to

> see

> > accomplished on paper but, I would like to know if anyone can tell me

> > what kind of accomodations I can ask for on his 504. I already have

> > things like... taking his tests in the AA room, having teachers check

> > and sign his agenda etc. I am not sure on a 504 what kind of

> > accomodations that they can make so if there is a list or if anyone

> > can give me some ideas to go with they would be most appreciated. I

> > hate to go into this meeting blind.  Thanks so much, Lea

> >

>

Hi Leah.  Have you googled 504 Accomodations for ADHD? Also, the staff may

have lists to pick accomodations from that they are provided by the state

board of Education re: ADA.  I always asked for as much as I could:



Strategic seating

Quiet place in room to go (like bean bag chair depending upon his age)

Fidgets from occupational therapist

Participation in a social skills group with counselor or person who will

oversee his 504

Extended time on tests

Frequent breaks during testing

If handwriting issues, ask for ability to write in the test booklet



Also, I found that if I shared my observations re: my childıs difficulties,

the staff would suggest the accomodations for me.  For instance, I would say

³I notice that my son frequently comes home with papers that are not

complete.  This concerns me, especially when it comes to tests.²  In this

way, they are stating that they can do this and that for my son.  Then it is

a win-win situation.



Good luck.  I am sure things will go fine.



Jo Thomson





On 3/4/07 7:59 AM, "Lea Nichols" <de378@...> wrote:



>

>

>

>

>  I will be having a meeting with the schools IAT group to finally put

> my son on a 504. I think I have most of the things I would like to see

> accomplished on paper but, I would like to know if anyone can tell me

> what kind of accomodations I can ask for on his 504. I already have

> things like... taking his tests in the AA room, having teachers check

> and sign his agenda etc. I am not sure on a 504 what kind of

> accomodations that they can make so if there is a list or if anyone

> can give me some ideas to go with they would be most appreciated. I

> hate to go into this meeting blind.  Thanks so much, Lea

>

>







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We finally had the meeting to set up my son's 504. Yea!!!!!!!  I hope

when things are finally in place it will go well. I am concerned that

the Guidance counsler felt that some of the things that we put in

place for him might border on the line of an IEP. Like, Alert parent

to late or missing work and him having the teacher prompt him to hand

papers in. She felt the prompting would probably be questioned only

because he is in HS. I informed her that he has had no assistance

until now (because no one would listen) and that it may not have to be

for long that they need to do that but, until it is routine for him he

needs to be reminded. I do want him to be responsible but, it takes

time. In the meeting I had a list of some appropriate accomodations

for ADHD and she said that on a 504 you make modifications not

accomodations.  I think she has this backwards?  Is that true? We are

crossing our fingers  that all goes well.  Lea

I'm still really new to these situations, may I ask, what is a 504 or and IEP?

   Thanks for the help!



Lea Nichols <de378@...> wrote:

           We finally had the meeting to set up my son's 504. Yea!!!!!!! I hope

when things are finally in place it will go well. I am concerned that

the Guidance counsler felt that some of the things that we put in

place for him might border on the line of an IEP. Like, Alert parent

to late or missing work and him having the teacher prompt him to hand

papers in. She felt the prompting would probably be questioned only

because he is in HS. I informed her that he has had no assistance

until now (because no one would listen) and that it may not have to be

for long that they need to do that but, until it is routine for him he

needs to be reminded. I do want him to be responsible but, it takes

time. In the meeting I had a list of some appropriate accomodations

for ADHD and she said that on a 504 you make modifications not

accomodations. I think she has this backwards? Is that true? We are

crossing our fingers that all goes well. Lea













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Hello

    An IEP is an Individual Education Plan. It is a plan that is set up by a

group of people within the school system and you to modify or accomodate certain

areas of learning concerns you and the staff have for your child.  (anyone,

please correct me if I am wrong with my wording) A 504 is plan that will make

accomodations in the childs classroom that are specific to his learning

patterns.  In my sons case he knows the material and is learning but, can't

remember the process of how things are supposed to be done. IE: will do work but

not turn in, can't stay focused in a busy room, needs extra time for work,

extremly inconsistant with organiztion. and so on.  An IEP will actually modify

for example a test ( this childs test may look different than the other kids in

the class or they may have to have the test read to them) I hope this make sense

and I didn't confuse you more. If I have put any info in this mess. that is

incorrect please by all means correct me. I am not an

  expert, just a mom LOL





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Thanks so much for the info!!



Lea Nichols <de378@...> wrote:          Hello

An IEP is an Individual Education Plan. It is a plan that is set up by a group

of people within the school system and you to modify or accomodate certain areas

of learning concerns you and the staff have for your child. (anyone, please

correct me if I am wrong with my wording) A 504 is plan that will make

accomodations in the childs classroom that are specific to his learning

patterns. In my sons case he knows the material and is learning but, can't

remember the process of how things are supposed to be done. IE: will do work but

not turn in, can't stay focused in a busy room, needs extra time for work,

extremly inconsistant with organiztion. and so on. An IEP will actually modify

for example a test ( this childs test may look different than the other kids in

the class or they may have to have the test read to them) I hope this make sense

and I didn't confuse you more. If I have put any info in this mess. that is

incorrect please by all means correct me. I am not an

expert, just a mom LOL



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Hi, I'm hoping for some info on an advocate or tips on pinpointing my child's

needs and make sure they're carried through

 

                             K.C.

 krisco1985@...









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Here's a page from one site I found. Also if you google educational advocate +

(your state), you'll get more information.



Barb



Advocates and Educational Consultants

Both advocates and education consultants guide parents though the process

special education process.  They are paid to come to TEAM meetings with you and

advisor you on your child's situation.  They have a variety of college degrees,

background and experiences.  Often the advocate or ed consultant will

consultant, or join forces with a SPED lawyer if the situation calls for it.



Advocates: are usually parents of special needs children.  They have been

trained by the Federation for Children or other SPED organizations in children

rights.



Education Consultant: are usually education professionals.  Have a degree in

education.  Some are parents of special needs children.  Most are trained to do

educational testing of your child and may also be trained by the Federation for

Children or other SPED organizations in children rights.







SPecial Needs Advocacy Network (SPAN).

Is an association of advocates and other professionals.

They have a list of advocates parents can contact of assistance and parents are

also welcome to attend their workshops on advocacy and  topics in special

education, check their Program Calendar .



SPAN

P.O. Box 269

Natick, MA  01760



SPAN phone number 508-655-7999

or visit there website: www.spanmass.org











You do not need to attend law school to become an  advocate or education

consultant.  Some parents do the advocate training, just so they can be better

advocate for their own child.



Two groups we know of who offer advocacy training:

The Federation charges (2006) $325 for parents, $425 for professionals for 8

sessions.



Federation phone number 617-236-7210 or 800-331-0688

or visit there website: www.fcsn.org



The Dept. of Mental Retardation also offers Educational Advocacy Parent

Consultant Training.  They charge apox. $30 for 4 sessions.

In 2000 one was run by South Shore Support Services, phone: 781-331-7878.









An article from Wrightslaw on advocating (Why advocate, types, what do advocates

do, planning)





Advocating for Your Child - Getting Started













The following is a list of professionals who comes recommended by at least three

SPED PAC members, we cannot in any way guarantee the result.  It is important to

check their references, review their credentials, and interview them to

understand whether their skills and approach are a good fit.



These are advocates and education consultants who works in the Concord area.

(Some advocates do not like to do work in the town they live in.)



Listed in order of town:





       Name, business.name, title Town Telephone Type of disability members were

dealing with What members see as their strength Degree Referred by

       Donna Murphy,

       Advocate Burlington, MA 781-272-7747 MR, Autism, etc.  Running meetings  -

KV, MO

       Martha Stearns,

       Ed. Consultant Cambridge, MA  02138 617-491-4222 LD, ADHD Her reports, and

access to evaluators    SA, CC

       Triad Advocacy:

       .



       Melody Orfei

       Advocate

      Concord, MA 978-371-2182 LD, ADHD, Dyslexia, SI, Asperger's Syndrome

Federation Children with Special Needs (FCSN) trained, knowledge of the law,

understanding of reading issues and social issues BS CC, SA

       Liz Hopkinson

       Advocate

      Concord, MA

      978-505-1634

      DD, MR, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, SI, medical issues

      Federation Children with Special Needs (FCSN) trained, exprienced with

multiply disabled students. BA





       Steve Lowe

       Advocate

      Acton, MA

      978-263-9725

      NVLD/NLD, ADHD, LD

      Federation Children with Special Needs (FCSN) trained. Can assist and

advocate for all aspects of special education. NLD, Aspergers, LD, Autism

Spectrum.

      Ph. D.





       Joan Toussaint,

       Advocate (moved)

       Maynard, MA

      978-897-1622 LD, SI,

       (NVLD, PDD) Very involved with SPED organizations and special education

issues.  - MO, SW,



       Susan Grant,

       Ed. Consultant Newton Center, MA  781-861-6585 Autism, PDD, S&L Will

observe your child's program, researches your child's background, interviews the

parents and child.  Advocates with the school system on present as well as

future needs. Ed.M. JC, KB

       Pam Fitzgerald

       Advocacy Consulting Services Northboro, MA  01532 508-393-1906 Hearing

Impaired, Mood Disorders, Autism spectrum, NLD, LD's, Dyslexia, ADHD. Federation

Children with Special Needs (FCSN) trained, Team meetings, Mediation, and

communication.  BS

      KV, SR









   ----- Original Message -----

   From: Kristine Coriano

   To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com

   Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 3:28 PM

   Subject: [ADHD Parents Support Group] 504 meeting





   Hi, I'm hoping for some info on an advocate or tips on pinpointing my child's

needs and make sure they're carried through



                                K.C.

    krisco1985@...



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Hi everyone!  I don't normally post but I have a 504 meeting with my

son's teachers.  Last year we tried this and they said he was making

good grades and wasn't in trouble.  Well this year he was off his meds

for a while and he was in trouble all the time and was headed to the

office.  He is falling 2 classes now and they want to help him now

since he is falling.



My questions is what accodmations is good to have set up?   I went in

last year not knowing much so i need to make sure they help him in any

way they can.  Thanks in advance!!



April

Here's some sites that might help:



Resources for learning about/writing IEP's

http://www.wrightslaw.org (click on desired topic)



http://www.untangleautism.org



http://www.bipolarchild.com/iep.html



http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/education/iepsamples.html



www.coping.org/specialed/iep.htm



www.bridges4kids.org (choose your topic)



http://www.ldinfo.org/strategies/sample.html



http://www.ldonline.org/article/6398



http://www.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/index.html



http://www.concordspedpac.org (choose topic)



http://www.kid-power.org/samples/goals.html







Also, be sure to check out www.wrightslaw.org







WONDERFUL information on all types of topis on this site.







Barb











   ----- Original Message -----

   From: April

   To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com

   Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 10:05 AM

   Subject: [ADHD Parents Support Group] 504 meeting





   Hi everyone! I don't normally post but I have a 504 meeting with my

   son's teachers. Last year we tried this and they said he was making

   good grades and wasn't in trouble. Well this year he was off his meds

   for a while and he was in trouble all the time and was headed to the

   office. He is falling 2 classes now and they want to help him now

   since he is falling.



   My questions is what accodmations is good to have set up? I went in

   last year not knowing much so i need to make sure they help him in any

   way they can. Thanks in advance!!



   April











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504 MEETINg is way different then an IEP, but both should be used to

address the areas that are causing the child problems.  Thus you need to

figure out what the issues are and then we can suggest things to help solve

those issues.  For example, if the child is failing class becuase of

forgetting to turn homework assignments in, then a simply 504 accomidation

would be to allow the child to turn in homework late and each week the

parent is given a list of all missing homework so they can work with the

child to get it in.  If its becuase homework isn't complete, then one

accomidation would be to only give the child so much homework etc..



On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 12:15 PM, barbjay <barbjay@...> wrote:



>   Here's some sites that might help:

>

> Resources for learning about/writing IEP's

> http://www.wrightslaw.org (click on desired topic)

>

> http://www.untangleautism.org

>

> http://www.bipolarchild.com/iep.html

>

> http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/education/iepsamples.html

>

> www.coping.org/specialed/iep.htm

>

> www.bridges4kids.org (choose your topic)

>

> http://www.ldinfo.org/strategies/sample.html

>

> http://www.ldonline.org/article/6398

>

> http://www.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/index.html

>

> http://www.concordspedpac.org (choose topic)

>

> http://www.kid-power.org/samples/goals.html

>

> Also, be sure to check out www.wrightslaw.org

>

> WONDERFUL information on all types of topis on this site.

>

>

> Barb

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: April

> To:

adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com<adhdparentssupportgroup%40yahoogroups.co\

m>

> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 10:05 AM

> Subject: [ADHD Parents Support Group] 504 meeting

>

> Hi everyone! I don't normally post but I have a 504 meeting with my

> son's teachers. Last year we tried this and they said he was making

> good grades and wasn't in trouble. Well this year he was off his meds

> for a while and he was in trouble all the time and was headed to the

> office. He is falling 2 classes now and they want to help him now

> since he is falling.

>

> My questions is what accodmations is good to have set up? I went in

> last year not knowing much so i need to make sure they help him in any

> way they can. Thanks in advance!!

>

> April

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

>

>

>







--

Erin Schmidt





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April



Forgot to add:  be sure you make a list of your DS's strengths and weaknesses so

you can start from that point to buld the list of accommodations you feel your

son needs to succeed.



Barb

   ----- Original Message -----

   From: April

   To: adhdparentssupportgroup@yahoogroups.com

   Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 10:05 AM

   Subject: [ADHD Parents Support Group] 504 meeting





   Hi everyone! I don't normally post but I have a 504 meeting with my

   son's teachers. Last year we tried this and they said he was making

   good grades and wasn't in trouble. Well this year he was off his meds

   for a while and he was in trouble all the time and was headed to the

   office. He is falling 2 classes now and they want to help him now

   since he is falling.



   My questions is what accodmations is good to have set up? I went in

   last year not knowing much so i need to make sure they help him in any

   way they can. Thanks in advance!!



   April











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