Joker Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 If you have experience, what can you tell me / what do I need to know? This is all new to me and I really don't know much about it but am seriously considering it now. I'll probably post it in other forums here as well. A big question I have is if this is something that colleges are aware of and can it impact acceptance. We're looking into this for dd due to her anxiety and depression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storygirl Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Is she enrolled in school? I think the 504 just provides accommodations for the classroom teachers to follow, so if you homeschool, it may not accomplish much for you. What grade is she? Has she been diagnosed with anxiety and depression, or is that just what you see as the problem? I believe a school can write a 504 without doing the full evaluations required for an IEP, if there is already some documentation of the diagnosis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathermomster Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) If you have experience, what can you tell me / what do I need to know? This is all new to me and I really don't know much about it but am seriously considering it now. I'll probably post it in other forums here as well. A big question I have is if this is something that colleges are aware of and can it impact acceptance. We're looking into this for dd due to her anxiety and depression. Is your child currently enrolled in a public school? 504 and IEPs should not affect college acceptance. I believe that would be against Federal Law (the ADA) for a college or CC to reject a student on the basis of an existing IEP or 504 used in high school. ETA: http://www.campusexplorer.com/college-advice-tips/B6B71A43/College-Advice-For-Students-With-A-504-Plan/ Edited February 12, 2016 by Heathermomster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Some colleges do look at them. I strongly encourage you to listen to the college transition podcast on this page about IEPs, 504s, and college transition. http://thecoffeeklatch.com/school-struggles-with-dr-richard-selznick/The podcast focuses on how to make that transition planning, and it also talks about other things you need to know about college stuff when you have a struggling student, including what to do if your child is melting down in a mental health capacity--there are forms and things that need to be signed, or you could be locked out of getting information if your student is in crisis and not able to communicate with you. (Sounds scary, but that is why the podcast goes into this stuff.) You might also be able to more aggressively lobby toward testing accommodations (like for ACT/SAT) if you have a 504 plan in place. It can be extended time, or it can be a smaller room for testing, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Thanks everyone. She actually doesn't need any accommodations for testing or extended time for homework. All the professionals treating her agree that what needs to change is the way she is given instructions for completing the homework. Right now we're waiting to see if they comply with our, and the doctors/therapists, wishes. If not, then we would need to do something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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