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Learn Your Supports in School

Whether stress, failing classes, or emotional issues, having trouble in school is not your fault. As youth and young adults, our responsibility is to speak on our issues and look for support to help us. Getting help can include interventions & support, a 504 accommodation plan, Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Moreover, if you have an IEP, consider Youth-led IEPS and supported-decision making. 

Let us talk more about these supports: 

  • Interventions and Support: This is when teachers or school faculty directly help you with your challenges. 
  • 504 Accommodation Plan: If you have a disability but do not need special instruction to support you. There are supports available under the American Disabilities Act, which is for anyone with a doctor's diagnosis. A school can help under this act with exceptions such as more time to take tests, sitting closer to the teacher, or having a note-taker present in your class. 
  • Individualized Education Plan: This is with an evaluation in the school. Nothing to be embarrassed about because everyone needs the tools to succeed. If you have an IEP, you are an equal team member, and your opinion and thoughts matter. It would be best if you led the meeting.

Featuring…

Student Perspectives on Self-Directed IEPS

Mitchell Inspiration answers, "Why Self-Directed IEPs?" Youth share their views on why self-directed IEPs are essential to build and support their voices. 

About Mitchell Inspiration: A group of students boldly share their journey to empowerment and efficacy in their education and lives. 

What supports, if any, do you have in school? Let us know in the comment section below. For youth and young adults, ages 13-26, join us on the SPAN Youth Chat on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:00 PM. 

Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org 

Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know

We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726

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