The Iowa Acceleration Scale (IAS) provides a handy checklist for making sure that all pertinent information is gathered and on the table for discussion. The information gathered can be discussed in terms of a grade skip and can also be discussed in terms of what other steps than a grade skip may be beneficial. There is simply no downside to using the Iowa Acceleration Scale. Here is a brief roundup of info on the
Iowa Acceleration Scale (IAS):
- IAS -
Acceleration Institute- IAS -
Great Potential Press- post discussing
tests for Ability, Aptitude, Achievement- post discussing
single subject acceleration (SSA), IQ cutoff- post discussing
whether IAS forms are needed Does your son have an IEP/504 for his ADHD? This roundup of links might possibly provide a few ideas...
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Wrightslaw.com - ADD/ADHD- roundup on
Individual Education Plans(IEP) and 504- Wrightslaw:
Writing Smart IEPs-
IEP recommendations- possible ideas of
what to include in a 504- resources to
help a child understand ADHD- Platypus101 shared this inspiration and wisdom in a
post on another thread.
Is it possible that if the school were to provide effective remediation and accommodation for ADHD, that a grade skip might be desirable?