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IEP testing isn't completed and they're already saying he probably won't qualify.
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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 530865" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>It is true, there are mandates and kids have to qualify independent of a diagnosis. However, the diagnosis and the commonly related issues must be considered. There is no one score that qualifies a student for an IEP. Each area of educational disability has its own qualification criteria and you can get a copy of that from the state dept. or the district special education department. By law there has to be impact on the students education but that can include non-academic areas like social skills, general behavior. An IEP is developed when there are goals that need to be worked on and that can include things like advocating for themselves when they need an accommodation, or learning to take a break when they are overwhelmed. In a 504 they could be given an accommodation of taking a break but who is going to teach the skill? in a 504 even though there is someone who is the "case manager" they often simply write the plan and may hand it out, but unless the parent calls a meeting they usually have no idea what happens next. They are most appropriate for health/safety concerns like say a child is a little person and needs some accommodation to be in the halls, lunch room, etc. safely or needs stools or support in the rest room or lunch room..... but other wise there are no issues in terms of skill development. Any time there is a learning issue, a skill development need, push for an IEP. With an IEP they must keep track of the data for the goals. yes, there can be accommodations but there must be goals on an IEP. No such thing as an IEP without goals. They have to keep data, provide the tools to accomplish the goals and do reviews independent of a report card. And it does still require the parent to make sure that this is all happening, but it is easier to get them to act because you do have the law to back you up. </p><p></p><p>How well a 504 works depends on the school and the individuals involved. They can be great if you have good people. And there are amazing teachers who will make accommodations and modify their teaching etc.... if you could guarantee that the kids would have that year after year, there would be far less need for IEP's or 504's ever. </p><p></p><p>I hope you can get an advocate in sp. ed. law and get your IEP, sounds like you feel it is really necessary. </p><p></p><p>Hang in there! (ps there is such a thing as a team over ride for criteria. They have to document very well so they are not sanctioned when audited though)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 530865, member: 12886"] It is true, there are mandates and kids have to qualify independent of a diagnosis. However, the diagnosis and the commonly related issues must be considered. There is no one score that qualifies a student for an IEP. Each area of educational disability has its own qualification criteria and you can get a copy of that from the state dept. or the district special education department. By law there has to be impact on the students education but that can include non-academic areas like social skills, general behavior. An IEP is developed when there are goals that need to be worked on and that can include things like advocating for themselves when they need an accommodation, or learning to take a break when they are overwhelmed. In a 504 they could be given an accommodation of taking a break but who is going to teach the skill? in a 504 even though there is someone who is the "case manager" they often simply write the plan and may hand it out, but unless the parent calls a meeting they usually have no idea what happens next. They are most appropriate for health/safety concerns like say a child is a little person and needs some accommodation to be in the halls, lunch room, etc. safely or needs stools or support in the rest room or lunch room..... but other wise there are no issues in terms of skill development. Any time there is a learning issue, a skill development need, push for an IEP. With an IEP they must keep track of the data for the goals. yes, there can be accommodations but there must be goals on an IEP. No such thing as an IEP without goals. They have to keep data, provide the tools to accomplish the goals and do reviews independent of a report card. And it does still require the parent to make sure that this is all happening, but it is easier to get them to act because you do have the law to back you up. How well a 504 works depends on the school and the individuals involved. They can be great if you have good people. And there are amazing teachers who will make accommodations and modify their teaching etc.... if you could guarantee that the kids would have that year after year, there would be far less need for IEP's or 504's ever. I hope you can get an advocate in sp. ed. law and get your IEP, sounds like you feel it is really necessary. Hang in there! (ps there is such a thing as a team over ride for criteria. They have to document very well so they are not sanctioned when audited though) [/QUOTE]
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