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<blockquote data-quote="ihunt" data-source="post: 5884" data-attributes="member: 3202"><p>Well, I finally contacted the school director and she directed me to the Special Education manager. I FINALLY got ahold of her and she was very wishy washy too, although more helpful than the Special Education person in charge of Marissa. She admitted that Mrs so-n-so had dropped the ball. She tried to convince me that medical testing (neuropsychologist etc) is not required and that since it's a virtual school there's very little they can do for Marissa that's not already being done. I insisted that proper testing be done. I had facts from the IDEA to back me up PLUS I had my son's evaluation to go off of.</p><p></p><p>I got an email this morning saying that they will be doing a psychiatric evaluation in Phoenix in a week or two if I'm willing to go there. (What in the heck have I been saying for the last 9 weeks? I'll go wherever they want me to!) I might change schools but not before I give them a run for their money. I'm NOT backing down. I also pointed out to the Special Education Manager in a letter I sent that the IDEA clearly states that medical testing is their responsibility if it is necessary for a diagnosis of a Learning Disability (LD). I sited the exact reference for her. I hope they realize they are not dealing with some ignoramous.</p><p></p><p>I appreciate the support I get here. THANKS!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ihunt, post: 5884, member: 3202"] Well, I finally contacted the school director and she directed me to the Special Education manager. I FINALLY got ahold of her and she was very wishy washy too, although more helpful than the Special Education person in charge of Marissa. She admitted that Mrs so-n-so had dropped the ball. She tried to convince me that medical testing (neuropsychologist etc) is not required and that since it's a virtual school there's very little they can do for Marissa that's not already being done. I insisted that proper testing be done. I had facts from the IDEA to back me up PLUS I had my son's evaluation to go off of. I got an email this morning saying that they will be doing a psychiatric evaluation in Phoenix in a week or two if I'm willing to go there. (What in the heck have I been saying for the last 9 weeks? I'll go wherever they want me to!) I might change schools but not before I give them a run for their money. I'm NOT backing down. I also pointed out to the Special Education Manager in a letter I sent that the IDEA clearly states that medical testing is their responsibility if it is necessary for a diagnosis of a Learning Disability (LD). I sited the exact reference for her. I hope they realize they are not dealing with some ignoramous. I appreciate the support I get here. THANKS! [/QUOTE]
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