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Can school retain student being evaluated for special services?
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<blockquote data-quote="reallytrying" data-source="post: 167044" data-attributes="member: 5447"><p>I believe that once he qualifies, any decision has to be an ARD committee decision. You do not have to agree to something you aren't comfortable with. I am in Texas as well (and teach SpEd.) and the promotion or retaining of a student in SpEd. is not just the school's decision. There really are some protections and rights you are allowed once a student qualifies. </p><p></p><p>Also, just because a student fails the TAKS, or classwork, it doesn't mean that he can't do the work--it may mean that he needs some accommodations like additional time to complete work, small group or individual administration of tests, frequent breaks, and so on). There is a TAKS-A (TAKS-Accommodated) that is on level, but has fewer questions, different font, and more space--just a "friendlier" version of the TAKS. I think TAKS stinks too--there is no "standard child". </p><p></p><p>Once the diagnostician's report comes back, you should be able to read over it before the meeting. Also, I believe that your son may be allowed to work at home to avoid failing classwork if he is sick.</p><p></p><p>Also, you can request counseling services from the school. Our district has school psychologists and behavior support people. We even have Behavior Support Classrooms for kids who have attendance and emotional issues. Hopefully he will qualify because there are so many protections offered--and be sure to read the "procedural safeguards" and any materials the school sends home--especially the time lines and any info on suspension of Sp. needs students, because it is different.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="reallytrying, post: 167044, member: 5447"] I believe that once he qualifies, any decision has to be an ARD committee decision. You do not have to agree to something you aren't comfortable with. I am in Texas as well (and teach SpEd.) and the promotion or retaining of a student in SpEd. is not just the school's decision. There really are some protections and rights you are allowed once a student qualifies. Also, just because a student fails the TAKS, or classwork, it doesn't mean that he can't do the work--it may mean that he needs some accommodations like additional time to complete work, small group or individual administration of tests, frequent breaks, and so on). There is a TAKS-A (TAKS-Accommodated) that is on level, but has fewer questions, different font, and more space--just a "friendlier" version of the TAKS. I think TAKS stinks too--there is no "standard child". Once the diagnostician's report comes back, you should be able to read over it before the meeting. Also, I believe that your son may be allowed to work at home to avoid failing classwork if he is sick. Also, you can request counseling services from the school. Our district has school psychologists and behavior support people. We even have Behavior Support Classrooms for kids who have attendance and emotional issues. Hopefully he will qualify because there are so many protections offered--and be sure to read the "procedural safeguards" and any materials the school sends home--especially the time lines and any info on suspension of Sp. needs students, because it is different. [/QUOTE]
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