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Accommodation Breakdown: Extended Transition Time

What’s the Accommodation? Extended Transition Time. How's It Supposed to Be Implemented? What Are Potential Problems?

Callie Oettinger
Mar 05, 2025
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What’s the Accommodation?

Extended transition time: Student will be permitted to leave class up to [X] minutes early to avoid crowded hallways.

How is the Accommodation Supposed to be Implemented?

The student will leave class early to ensure they have adequate time to arrive at their next class before hallways become crowded. Teachers and staff will be informed of this accommodation to ensure consistency and prevent unnecessary questioning.

If questioned by security or staff, the student will have the option to:

  • Present a Flash Pass verifying their accommodation, or

  • Have teachers and staff notified in advance to recognize the accommodation without requiring a pass.

The specific time needed for early departure will be determined based on the student’s needs and reviewed periodically for effectiveness.

Examples of students who might benefit from a Flash Pass include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Students Who Have Mobility Disabilities: Those who need additional time to navigate hallways safely without being impeded by crowded conditions.

  • Students Who Struggle with Anxiety or Sensory Sensitivities: Crowded hallways may cause heightened stress or overstimulation.

  • Students Who Have Executive Functioning Challenges: Transitions can be difficult, and structured transition time may help maintain routine and reduce stress.

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