I feel a bit more "armed" thanks to all your recommendations, and feel the need to call the district 504 "intervention counselor" as she/he is called here. I would like to know how to approach the school, and if I really do need to wait until DD bombs a class before the dratted 504 can be changed. Ugh. Haven't even started at the new school, and I feel like "that mom" already. I also have written a letter to our psych. to see if she can draft a letter. Will see how much that costs....
Someone asked if DD has a 504 ADHD or anxiety. It's ADHD inattentive type only at this point, but she certainly has a high level of anxiety about her disorganization at school. Several times last year she experienced screaming panic fits in the car when she realized that she had forgotten something for class. She insisted that the teacher would "kill her" if she didn't bring it in. Her three 5th grade core teachers were the sweetest women on the planet and allowed her to bring things in later (or be emailed). They never witnessed the meltdowns as she only does it within the family. It is so painful to see her worry so much.
