‘504 Plans’ Blog Posts
50 Special Education Teachers and Experts Worth Following on Twitter
September 24th, 2010 2016-02-25T00:47:53-08:00 2010-09-24T09:29:23-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Looking for Special Education Experts to Answer Your Education Questions? 50 Special Ed Teachers and Experts Worth Following on Twitter.” We were searching for some of the best twitter accounts to follow on the subject, and found @BonnieTerry_btl to be an excellent addition. Best, Alba Collazo Co-founder, TeachTechTopia Be sure to sign up for the […]
We suspect ADHD…Help!
March 31st, 2010 2018-02-24T16:17:19-08:00 2010-03-31T18:31:09-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Bonnie Ever since I informed my daughter’s teacher that we suspect she has ADHD and that she is on a waiting list to have tests done, her teacher seems to be worse with her rather than more understanding. In fact, she no longer has time for her. She’s constantly shouting at my daughter now for struggling with […]
Should We Do a 504 Plan for Our Son?
February 4th, 2010 2016-02-25T00:47:12-08:00 2010-02-04T10:52:07-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Hi Bonnie, We spoke with the principal at my son’s school this morning. The talk went well and he seemed very concerned about our son. But, the bottom line is, the school is reluctant to give my son 504 because it will stick with him for life (though they offered today if we really really […]
Does My Child Have Dyslexia?
December 16th, 2009 2017-02-16T01:21:04-08:00 2009-12-16T19:11:46-08:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
So many parents ask me that question. I get that question from parents that homeschool as well as those that don’t. Sometimes I even get that question from parents of gifted children. Yes, even gifted children can and often do have areas of perception that aren’t working as efficiently as they should and could and […]
Tips for a Successful IEP Meeting
October 3rd, 2009 2015-01-23T23:16:10-08:00 2009-10-03T12:52:30-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
I just came across this article on preparing for an IEP and wanted to share it with you. Learn what to do before, during and after an IEP meeting. By GreatSchools Staff As a parent, do you approach IEP meetings with fear and dread? If so, here are some suggestions to help you feel more at […]
Does an IEP Hold the School More Accountable Than a 504?
September 18th, 2009 2009-09-18T15:15:37-07:00 2009-09-18T15:15:37-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
I received an email today where a parent stated “I think that if you have a choice that you should definitely do the IEP because it make the school more accountable and you have to be included in the review.” Actually, both a 504 and an IEP are legal documents and must be complied with, […]
How Do You Make Visual Clocks for Your LD, Dyslexic, or ADHD Children?
August 26th, 2009 2015-01-23T23:15:42-08:00 2009-08-26T11:50:41-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Hi Bonnie, I would be interested to know more about how you make your visual clocks and what they look like. -Susan Susan, As a teacher of K- H.S. age, I have a lot of resources and supplies. I’m a learning disability specialist and educational therapist as well as parent. I have ADD & have […]
Questions to Ask Specialists Who Evaluate for Learning Disabilities or Dyslexia
July 14th, 2009 2009-07-14T16:22:52-07:00 2009-07-14T16:22:52-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Whether your child is being evaluated for LD or dyslexia you need to know the type of questions to ask the specialists. I just read this article that was posted on LD Online. It gives a lot of great information and I thought you might be interested… Written by: Great Schools Editorial Staff (2007) Hiring a […]
My daughter didn’t qualify for an IEP…Can we do 504 Plan due to her reading fluency problems?
June 11th, 2009 2017-02-16T01:23:44-08:00 2009-06-11T10:08:52-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Dear Bonnie, I have a 16- year old sophomore (homeschooled all her life) who is very bright and compliant. However I had suspected for some time that there was some sort of processing or automaticity problem because of her reading. After testing with a local public high school a reading fluency deficiency was noted in […]
Kids with attention problems still struggling in high school, UCD-Michigan State study finds
May 30th, 2009 2018-09-07T16:55:18-07:00 2009-05-30T13:13:05-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Thought you would find this article from the Sacramento Bee interesting. cpeytondahlberg@sacbee.com Published Tuesday, May. 26, 2009 Six-year-olds who don’t pay attention well in class apparently struggle throughout their school years, and reach age 17 with lower math and reading scores than their peers, a new study shows. The study, by researchers from UC Davis […]
What is FAPE?
May 6th, 2009 2016-02-25T00:46:00-08:00 2009-05-06T18:46:49-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Lyn B. wrote in…What is FAPE? FAPE stands for Free and Appropriate Public Education. It is what every child is entitled to under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This is how students qualify for Section 504 Plans and for IEP plans due to learning disabilities, dyslexia, CAPD, ADHD, or other special education […]
Why Should I Do an Informal (LD Dyslexia) Assessment of My Child?
April 8th, 2009 2016-02-25T00:45:59-08:00 2009-04-08T17:59:18-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
One of the critical questions I often get is why should I do an informal assessment of my child? Can’t the school do an assessment and tell me why my child is having trouble learning? Yes, the school can test your child, but the tests used by the schools don’t always give you the whole […]
Live: The LD Screening Tool Has Arrived!
March 23rd, 2009 2015-11-30T19:29:17-08:00 2009-03-23T18:49:30-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
Yes, it is here! Spring is here, the tulip tree is blooming as is the manzanita tree, daffodils, the wild violets…And the Learning Disability Screening Assessment has arrived! You will now be able to have your child or student assessed and find the underlying root cause of their learning problems. You will know the […]
Educational Problems Caused by ADD/ADHD
October 10th, 2008 2008-10-10T14:00:35-07:00 2008-10-10T14:00:35-07:00 Bonnie Terry Bonnie Terry Learning Bonnie Terry
ADD/ADHD obviously affects performance in a school setting, as well as affects other parts of their life. Children and adults with ADD have neurological gaps that interfere with the cognitive processes of memory, concentration, and attention span. In other words, those with ADD/ADHD have often missed out on instruction because they were distracted and attending […]
