Are schools allowed to give kids with anxiety disorders or learning differences modified homework assignments?
Posted on Nov 09, 2008 under anxiety disorders |At a public high school could i kid in regular classes with an anxiety disorder or learning difference get modified homework assignments as part of an IEP? Like if the kid has 4 or five hours of homework a night and they try to get it done but it stresses them out to much? Or would that be considered cheating.
Thanks
If a student has been identified as a special needs student then his IEP should reflect the modifications to programming, instruction, and grading and be directly related to the student’s disability. If he is receiving 4-5 hours of homework it doesn’t sound like an IEP has been assigned. A 504 plan is used for those students not eligible for Special Education but in need of a modified education plan. It is usually drafted by the school counselor and should make allowances such as extra time for testing, help with note taking, sitting closer to the teacher, etc. The transcript may reflect the modified coursework and indicate that a lower standard of coursework was provided. A doctor’s diagnosis may be required to start the process.That’s about all I know, hope its right and hope it helps.
November 2nd, 2008 at 4:09 pm
If a student has been identified as a special needs student then his IEP should reflect the modifications to programming, instruction, and grading and be directly related to the student’s disability. If he is receiving 4-5 hours of homework it doesn’t sound like an IEP has been assigned. A 504 plan is used for those students not eligible for Special Education but in need of a modified education plan. It is usually drafted by the school counselor and should make allowances such as extra time for testing, help with note taking, sitting closer to the teacher, etc. The transcript may reflect the modified coursework and indicate that a lower standard of coursework was provided. A doctor’s diagnosis may be required to start the process.That’s about all I know, hope its right and hope it helps.
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I work in a middle school with close interaction between counselors, students and parents. I also viewed the CA Dept of Ed website.