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*%#@#%& BLEEPIN school again!!!! 504 advice needed
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<blockquote data-quote="justour2boys" data-source="post: 346418" data-attributes="member: 6235"><p>KLMNO gave great overview and advice.... so I'm not going to repeat what she said. But what I will add is run, don't walk, to your nearest library and/or bookstore and get your hands on some special education books. </p><p></p><p>The best, and I'm not kidding, the single best thing you can do for you and your child is to educate yourself as to your rights... and you have alot of rights.</p><p></p><p>The school is relying on the fact that you don't know anything and they will take advantage of that fact. Just by reading your post, the school is in the wrong and honestly so are you. </p><p></p><p>Another great resources is my favorite SpEd web site... <a href="http://www.wrightslaw.com" target="_blank">www.wrightslaw.com</a> This is packed with info!!</p><p></p><p>Before you call or write anyone, please review special education laws and your rights. </p><p>There is a "joke" among some on my SpEd online friends that IEP really stands for Informed Educated Parent. Because with information comes power and you can be in a better position to help your child.</p><p></p><p>As for terms... a quick way to think about 504 vs IEP.... a 504 plan are accomidations the school must make due to a disability (there are 7 criteria) under the ADA (American with Disabilities Act).... but an IEP are for services a school provides to the student as a result of standardize test results. </p><p></p><p>My real life example is DS#1 has a 504 plan which allows for longer test times and a FM speaker system in the classroom due to his Auditory Processing Disorders (APD) (auditory processing disorder). But my DS#2 has an IEP to receive speech services.</p><p></p><p>Also, a Dr. does not prescribe an IEP. He/she can make a recommendation based on their test results, but the school can accept, reject and/or require their own testing.</p><p></p><p>Oh and one more thing... yes the schools are required to give (and I used this term lightly) you certain things... but it is YOUR responsability to know what they are and to ask for them... that's the kicker... you have ask (in writing), then they will comply. Never rely on the school to volunteer anything!</p><p></p><p>Hope this info helps and if you have any more questions, please post and I will try to help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="justour2boys, post: 346418, member: 6235"] KLMNO gave great overview and advice.... so I'm not going to repeat what she said. But what I will add is run, don't walk, to your nearest library and/or bookstore and get your hands on some special education books. The best, and I'm not kidding, the single best thing you can do for you and your child is to educate yourself as to your rights... and you have alot of rights. The school is relying on the fact that you don't know anything and they will take advantage of that fact. Just by reading your post, the school is in the wrong and honestly so are you. Another great resources is my favorite SpEd web site... [URL="http://www.wrightslaw.com"]www.wrightslaw.com[/URL] This is packed with info!! Before you call or write anyone, please review special education laws and your rights. There is a "joke" among some on my SpEd online friends that IEP really stands for Informed Educated Parent. Because with information comes power and you can be in a better position to help your child. As for terms... a quick way to think about 504 vs IEP.... a 504 plan are accomidations the school must make due to a disability (there are 7 criteria) under the ADA (American with Disabilities Act).... but an IEP are for services a school provides to the student as a result of standardize test results. My real life example is DS#1 has a 504 plan which allows for longer test times and a FM speaker system in the classroom due to his Auditory Processing Disorders (APD) (auditory processing disorder). But my DS#2 has an IEP to receive speech services. Also, a Dr. does not prescribe an IEP. He/she can make a recommendation based on their test results, but the school can accept, reject and/or require their own testing. Oh and one more thing... yes the schools are required to give (and I used this term lightly) you certain things... but it is YOUR responsability to know what they are and to ask for them... that's the kicker... you have ask (in writing), then they will comply. Never rely on the school to volunteer anything! Hope this info helps and if you have any more questions, please post and I will try to help. [/QUOTE]
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