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<blockquote data-quote="rlsnights" data-source="post: 411499" data-attributes="member: 7948"><p>Be prepared for continuing resistance from the school even if you get him qualified for an IEP (which he should absolutely qualify, grades are not the only criteria as others have said). In our experience, the principal sets the tone for the school. If the principal's attitude is that only kids who are failing need Special Education then, in this day and age, that is a matter of prejudice on his/her part because there is certainly enough information out there to the contrary that there really is no excuse for a principal to take that line with you.</p><p></p><p>I agree with the others. You should send a formal request for your son to be evaluated for special education services. In your letter, you should say why you believe him to be a child with a disability and the ways that is interfering with his ability to benefit from school.</p><p></p><p>While you can deliver it to the school, when there is disagreement already like this I would instead deliver it to the school district Special Education dept. However you send or deliver it, you want proof that it was received. If you hand deliver it to the district offices, have them date/time stamp the letter and make a copy for you. If you fax it, do it from a machine that allows you to print a report showing it was received. If you mail it use a means that gets you proof of receipt with a signature. You can combine these methods if you like - mail and fax it for example. I would cc the principal to put her on notice that you are proceeding with a request for Special Education.</p><p></p><p>Once they have received your letter they must respond by either agreeing to assess him or refusing to do so. Any refusal must be in writing stating the reasons they believe that your child is not a child with a disability that might qualify him for special education.</p><p></p><p>Assuming they agree to assess your son, I suggest you insist that they do an FBA (functional behavioral assessment). If done well, this can really help when the IEP team sits down to design interventions. And it gives a solid base for evaluation of progress in the future when behavioral issues are the central problem.</p><p></p><p>Keep us posted.</p><p></p><p>Patricia</p><p></p><p>I suggest you visit the Wright's Law website and dive right in. Their website is all things Special Education. <a href="http://www.wrightslaw.com" target="_blank">www.wrightslaw.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rlsnights, post: 411499, member: 7948"] Be prepared for continuing resistance from the school even if you get him qualified for an IEP (which he should absolutely qualify, grades are not the only criteria as others have said). In our experience, the principal sets the tone for the school. If the principal's attitude is that only kids who are failing need Special Education then, in this day and age, that is a matter of prejudice on his/her part because there is certainly enough information out there to the contrary that there really is no excuse for a principal to take that line with you. I agree with the others. You should send a formal request for your son to be evaluated for special education services. In your letter, you should say why you believe him to be a child with a disability and the ways that is interfering with his ability to benefit from school. While you can deliver it to the school, when there is disagreement already like this I would instead deliver it to the school district Special Education dept. However you send or deliver it, you want proof that it was received. If you hand deliver it to the district offices, have them date/time stamp the letter and make a copy for you. If you fax it, do it from a machine that allows you to print a report showing it was received. If you mail it use a means that gets you proof of receipt with a signature. You can combine these methods if you like - mail and fax it for example. I would cc the principal to put her on notice that you are proceeding with a request for Special Education. Once they have received your letter they must respond by either agreeing to assess him or refusing to do so. Any refusal must be in writing stating the reasons they believe that your child is not a child with a disability that might qualify him for special education. Assuming they agree to assess your son, I suggest you insist that they do an FBA (functional behavioral assessment). If done well, this can really help when the IEP team sits down to design interventions. And it gives a solid base for evaluation of progress in the future when behavioral issues are the central problem. Keep us posted. Patricia I suggest you visit the Wright's Law website and dive right in. Their website is all things Special Education. [url]www.wrightslaw.com[/url] [/QUOTE]
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