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<blockquote data-quote="nvts" data-source="post: 182898" data-attributes="member: 3814"><p>Hi! Yes she should send a certified letter requesting that all evaluations be done via testing. I insist that testing be done at MINIMUM during the triennial review (every 3 years). She is absolutely allowed to specifically request any testing that would help diagnose a learning disability. </p><p> </p><p>Make sure that she stays "non-specific" in what type of learning disability she suspects. For example, say she suspects dyslexia (remember, just an example) and mentions this in the request. The school district could then "misinterpret" and only test for dyslexia. Tell her to state that she feels that there are "several learning disabilities" that may be involved and wants testing done so that her difficulties can be addressed. </p><p> </p><p>As you noted, make sure it goes certified because that starts the clock. And remind her: never sign an IEP that she doesn't agree with. Never sign an IEP that they tell her "oh, sign it for now and we'll change it to what you wanted", never sign an IEP that she doesn't feel comfortable with.</p><p> </p><p>Make sure she knows that she can take a copy home to review (unsigned) and then bring it back later signed OR with a list of changes that she wants.</p><p> </p><p>Hope this helps!!!</p><p> </p><p>me (Beth)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nvts, post: 182898, member: 3814"] Hi! Yes she should send a certified letter requesting that all evaluations be done via testing. I insist that testing be done at MINIMUM during the triennial review (every 3 years). She is absolutely allowed to specifically request any testing that would help diagnose a learning disability. Make sure that she stays "non-specific" in what type of learning disability she suspects. For example, say she suspects dyslexia (remember, just an example) and mentions this in the request. The school district could then "misinterpret" and only test for dyslexia. Tell her to state that she feels that there are "several learning disabilities" that may be involved and wants testing done so that her difficulties can be addressed. As you noted, make sure it goes certified because that starts the clock. And remind her: never sign an IEP that she doesn't agree with. Never sign an IEP that they tell her "oh, sign it for now and we'll change it to what you wanted", never sign an IEP that she doesn't feel comfortable with. Make sure she knows that she can take a copy home to review (unsigned) and then bring it back later signed OR with a list of changes that she wants. Hope this helps!!! me (Beth) [/QUOTE]
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