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<blockquote data-quote="justour2boys" data-source="post: 610443" data-attributes="member: 6235"><p>The school is driving this issue and you need to take control, now!... you can do it and fellow Warrior parents here can help. Remember this key idea... knowledge is power!</p><p></p><p>First, I would run, don't walk to your local library and/or local college library and get your hands on as many books about special education you can, then read, read and read some more. Then jump on the web and check out <a href="http://www.wrightslaw.com" target="_blank">www.wrightslaw.com</a> and read thru the web site. Also, be sure to check your school district's web site and your state education department's web site for more information about special education.</p><p></p><p>Also, there is a lot of information on ADHD web sites about special education, and that can be another area to research for specific ADHD information... like this web page... <a href="http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/711.html" target="_blank">http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/711.html</a></p><p></p><p>You will be very shocked and surprised at the rights you and your child have... you have a lot more rights than you know! The school is counting on the fact that you don't know your rights and frankly they will not, and do not, tell you your rights and/or the procedures.</p><p></p><p>As with other posters, I <strong>strongly</strong> suggest you write a letter to the district office and cc the school requesting your child received a "<u>full and complete educational evaluation</u>". The books and the Wrights Law web site can help with letter content. And, as other have mentioned, sent it certified mail or Fed Ex or even hand deliver (with your copy stamped received). This is step one in a very long and complicated process!</p><p></p><p>If you can get a letter from your child's doctor documenting the ADHD diagnosis, I would write another letter, to include the diagnosis documentation, requesting a 504 plan; as his ADHD "<u>substantially limits his ability to learn</u>" (and yes, use this exact sentence). Also, ask the 504 plan be written within the next 10 school days. This will help, to have a plan in place during the testing/IEP process. Your child has rights under ADA (the American with Disabilities Act), but you have to know what they are!</p><p></p><p>Been there, done that, so I Hope this information empowers your to help your child be successful.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="justour2boys, post: 610443, member: 6235"] The school is driving this issue and you need to take control, now!... you can do it and fellow Warrior parents here can help. Remember this key idea... knowledge is power! First, I would run, don't walk to your local library and/or local college library and get your hands on as many books about special education you can, then read, read and read some more. Then jump on the web and check out [URL="http://www.wrightslaw.com"]www.wrightslaw.com[/URL] and read thru the web site. Also, be sure to check your school district's web site and your state education department's web site for more information about special education. Also, there is a lot of information on ADHD web sites about special education, and that can be another area to research for specific ADHD information... like this web page... [URL]http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/711.html[/URL] You will be very shocked and surprised at the rights you and your child have... you have a lot more rights than you know! The school is counting on the fact that you don't know your rights and frankly they will not, and do not, tell you your rights and/or the procedures. As with other posters, I [B]strongly[/B] suggest you write a letter to the district office and cc the school requesting your child received a "[U]full and complete educational evaluation[/U]". The books and the Wrights Law web site can help with letter content. And, as other have mentioned, sent it certified mail or Fed Ex or even hand deliver (with your copy stamped received). This is step one in a very long and complicated process! If you can get a letter from your child's doctor documenting the ADHD diagnosis, I would write another letter, to include the diagnosis documentation, requesting a 504 plan; as his ADHD "[U]substantially limits his ability to learn[/U]" (and yes, use this exact sentence). Also, ask the 504 plan be written within the next 10 school days. This will help, to have a plan in place during the testing/IEP process. Your child has rights under ADA (the American with Disabilities Act), but you have to know what they are! Been there, done that, so I Hope this information empowers your to help your child be successful. [/QUOTE]
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