he doesn't test positive for adhd but he does for EBD
he is this big long thing which means that he is brilliant but kind of sensitive
makes it hard for him to concentrate
so
getting him on an IEP makes it easier for the teachers to help him
you could put her on a 504 plan which isn't as extensive as an IEP but would allow her teachers to accomidate some problems she is having
otherwise
assessment wise
we are locked in... it is the "what's good for one is good for all" kind of mentality.
I teach high schoolers there is a boy who always falls asleep
his mother died of cancer and his father kicked him out but he is working 40+ hours at night to support his dad
so he is tired
I can cut him clack until someone finds out then I am called in and reprimanded for changing policies for one student
a 504 plan would prevent that and i could do more
there is no harm in having her tested even if she tests positive you do not have to put her on medication (although if there were a medication that helped my son I would have him on it faster than lightening...I want him to feel successful)
