The 504 Plan is in force for one year and is renewed as necessary. The school district has many resources and services that can help adolescents return to school with a chronic illness or after a life- threatening illness and, in general, school personnel are eager to help. Strive for open and honest communication with the involved health and educational professionals to ensure that your teen's experience is successful. This will also increase the likelihood that school personnel will be as flexible as possible so that school continues to be a positive experience for the returning student. In addition, encourage your teen to talk with medical and school personnel when needed.
Teens are their own best advocates.
They, alone, know how tired they are and their capacity for schoolwork, socialization and learning. Be sure they know how to contact the school psychologist and guidance counselor if any problems arise while at school, such as issues with peers or teachers. It is important for teens to feel that there is support available on site. This site is dedicated to developing projects that will help chronically ill children and teens overcome the medical and emotional challenges they face. The videos are free to families of adolescents with a chronic illness or after a life-threatening illness.