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<blockquote data-quote="rlsnights" data-source="post: 425720" data-attributes="member: 7948"><p>Oh ho. If the general ed teacher was saying there are problems - you know there are problems.</p><p></p><p>When you write the letter to the district requesting an IEE I would quote that teacher or refer to her remarks that were made at the IEP meeting. Excellent ammunition for mediation/due process should you end up there.</p><p></p><p>There is one thing to be careful about. You do not want to get so narrow in your request that the independent evaluators can't pursue things or use different tests than what you think need to be done/used. So you want to word your letter to address broad issues - like social functioning - while giving some specific examples to support your contention that he is a child with a disability that requires modification of the curriculum to benefit from his education.</p><p></p><p>Do not use language that suggests that he needs Special Education services in order to "reach his full potential" or anything like that. Case law has clearly established that FAPE does not include services designed to maximize a child's potential. The requirement is that he be able to benefit from his education to the same degree or in the same way that a non-disabled child would do.</p><p></p><p>If you haven't been there, I suggest you check out Wright's Law <a href="http://www.wrightslaw.com" target="_blank">www.wrightslaw.com</a>. It is a fantastic site totally dedicated to helping parents advocate for their disabled child. It has lots of legal information about IEPs and 504's as well as some good publications and practical suggestions. Highly recommended.</p><p></p><p>Patricia</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rlsnights, post: 425720, member: 7948"] Oh ho. If the general ed teacher was saying there are problems - you know there are problems. When you write the letter to the district requesting an IEE I would quote that teacher or refer to her remarks that were made at the IEP meeting. Excellent ammunition for mediation/due process should you end up there. There is one thing to be careful about. You do not want to get so narrow in your request that the independent evaluators can't pursue things or use different tests than what you think need to be done/used. So you want to word your letter to address broad issues - like social functioning - while giving some specific examples to support your contention that he is a child with a disability that requires modification of the curriculum to benefit from his education. Do not use language that suggests that he needs Special Education services in order to "reach his full potential" or anything like that. Case law has clearly established that FAPE does not include services designed to maximize a child's potential. The requirement is that he be able to benefit from his education to the same degree or in the same way that a non-disabled child would do. If you haven't been there, I suggest you check out Wright's Law [url]www.wrightslaw.com[/url]. It is a fantastic site totally dedicated to helping parents advocate for their disabled child. It has lots of legal information about IEPs and 504's as well as some good publications and practical suggestions. Highly recommended. Patricia [/QUOTE]
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