subject: ADHD In The Classroom - Are You Getting The Best Deal Possible For Your Child? [print this page] ADHD In The Classroom - Are You Getting The Best Deal Possible For Your Child?
As everybody knows there are the IEP (individualized education plan) and 504 plans to help with ADHD in the classroom. These are the instruments used to guarantee FAPE (free and appropriate education). But what happens when there are problems or you feel that the IEP plan is not being implemented as it should be? Here are some guidelines to ensure that you are getting the best deal possible for your child.
Let us have a look first at the normal accommodations under the IEP and 504 plans. Your child may be entitled to special seating arrangements and also have a modified homework plan. They should also be getting breaks between assignments and they should be allowed to have set of books at home, thus avoiding forgetting them at school.
As regards seating, they should either be at the front of the class near the teacher or at least they should be seated close to a good role model and not next to another problematic child.
If you are not satisfied that all the accommodations in the IEP are being followed, them you have to start making sure they are. For example, you should make sure that any correspondence is copied to the superintendent.
I know some parents who have had to actually get an IEP advocate to make sure that the IEP is being applied and this could lead to legal action. The same advocate could also observe what is going on in the class. That usually brings results. But before doing this, you could also make sure that you have had discussions with the class teacher and emphasised how important it is that the IEP is actually adhered to.
I know some parents who do not attend the IEP/504 plan meetings and therefore they have no way of airing their grievances or concerns. It is important to be at these meetings and to ask questions and raise any concerns that you may have.
Sometimes there are issues about ADHD in the classroom, when a parent requests one on one tuition or assistance. There may be budgetary problems and the school may refuse the request. They will always argue about the educational necessity rather than the educational benefit.
If you find that the seating plan is not being followed or that the occupational therapist has not been to see your child, then you will need to find out why and ask relevant questions about what is happening or what is not happening.
ADHD in the classroom is not easy to handle but with the right team spirit and collaboration on everybody's part, there should be plenty of room for mutual co-operation so that your child is getting the best possible deal.
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