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i always tell teachers that i trust! i think it’s really important to be honest so you can continue to really learn and not ruminate in class all day.
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yeah that makes sense
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@bubbly Do you have to re-read, re-check answers much on tests?
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In colleges, there’s usually a team for helping with ADA accommodations. (In junior high & high school, I’d think it would start with your guidance councilor.). This department becomes your advocate. This way you don’t have to share any personal information with teachers if you (or they) are not comfortable. That doesn’t mean you can’t share with teachers, but it comes in handy for more than just extended time on tests, etc.
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I'm a teacher and I say YES, that is definitely something to communicate to us! It gives teachers a better insight into who you are as a person and allows us to better meet your needs. Explain it exactly as you did here (you're not making excuses or looking for pity, you just want them to be aware that you need a little extra time), and I know they'll understand. You might also want to talk to your guidance counselor to see if you can get an education plan put in place to provide you with some extra support!
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thank you!
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@bubbly If you need more test time because of a lot of re-reading or re-writing, you definitely want to get management over that sooner than later because not all schools will be as understanding as others and the work world definitely will not be as understanding, ADA or not.
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What grade are you in? Do you re-read and re-write much?
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re read definetly, re read yes but not as much, i’m gonna be a junior in high school
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