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<blockquote data-quote="Feeling Sad" data-source="post: 666932" data-attributes="member: 19245"><p>A 504 is just accommodations in the classroom, i.e. longer time on tests, preferential seating, typing instead of writing responses, etc. An I.E.P would legally dictate that your son receives services, what types of services (by what specialist SAI, OD, Speech therapist, etc.) and how many hours per week. It would also have goals that were very specific as to his current baseline, percentage correct expected, how many prompts, in what setting, the time duration allowed, and how the data was to be evaluated, i.e. observation, anecdotal notes, oral answers, written, etc.</p><p></p><p>I hold a Mild to Moderate Credential and I have written I.E.P.s. They are legally binding and cannot be amended by an addendum or updated at the yearly meeting without a parent present. It is against the law. The parent has a right to ask for more time to study it or may refuse outright to sign if they do not agree with all of its contents.</p><p></p><p>As teachers, we are told to never tell a parent that their child needs more testing. If we say that, the district must Po a for it. (As a teacher...I get around this). If the parent says that they are going to their doctor, we can say that would be fine. You are correct in stating that the district is hesitant to test your son or give him an I.E.P. They, sadly, want to save money. I have worked very hard to make sure that my students receive all testing and services that they require. Once a diagnosis is proven by tests, the district has to provide services in the least restrictive setting, by law.</p><p></p><p>Often, the district offers a 504 if they do not feel that it is serious enough to warrant an I.E.P. A 504 is free for them. </p><p></p><p>During the I.EP. the parent is to be actively involved in the process...few parents know their righrs. Were you given the brochure defining your rights? By law, you must be given one. They are to write down your input about things that you want changed. All of the notes taken during the meeting are recorded and officially filed. You must receive a copy. At the meeting, you will receive the rough drafted I.E.P. Then, in a few days, if you signed the forms in agreement, you will receive the official I.E.P. with all of the corrections and notes.</p><p></p><p>I would talk to the school psychologist about your concerns and the symptoms that you are seeing. This will be more conducive to future testing than demanding more tests. This way, he or she will be more apt to putting in an order for more testing. This has to be approved. Also, you have a legal right to have a copy of all tests and to have it explained to you in very clear language.</p><p></p><p>Have you been asked to fill out a long evaluation on your child that covers EVERY possible behavior or deficit? This needs to be done. When you tell them actual behaviors that you view as a parent, whether during his study time or free time at home, they will be more apt to listen. Yes, you can have the tests done yourself. But, they can be quite expensive.</p><p></p><p>The school psychologists are extremely over-worked, often going between schools. Often, they need to come in to observe. It takes at least 3 months to start the wheels turning. At my school there is always a large backlog of cases. Again, they have to see that it is serious enough for an I.E.P. Discuss behaviors that you have observed or any issues you feel they have cognitively. </p><p></p><p>You could also, if they refuse further testing, get an advocate for your child. This advocate would attend ALL meetings to make sure that your son's legal rights are satisfied.</p><p></p><p>Be the squeaky, all be it polite, wheel!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Feeling Sad, post: 666932, member: 19245"] A 504 is just accommodations in the classroom, i.e. longer time on tests, preferential seating, typing instead of writing responses, etc. An I.E.P would legally dictate that your son receives services, what types of services (by what specialist SAI, OD, Speech therapist, etc.) and how many hours per week. It would also have goals that were very specific as to his current baseline, percentage correct expected, how many prompts, in what setting, the time duration allowed, and how the data was to be evaluated, i.e. observation, anecdotal notes, oral answers, written, etc. I hold a Mild to Moderate Credential and I have written I.E.P.s. They are legally binding and cannot be amended by an addendum or updated at the yearly meeting without a parent present. It is against the law. The parent has a right to ask for more time to study it or may refuse outright to sign if they do not agree with all of its contents. As teachers, we are told to never tell a parent that their child needs more testing. If we say that, the district must Po a for it. (As a teacher...I get around this). If the parent says that they are going to their doctor, we can say that would be fine. You are correct in stating that the district is hesitant to test your son or give him an I.E.P. They, sadly, want to save money. I have worked very hard to make sure that my students receive all testing and services that they require. Once a diagnosis is proven by tests, the district has to provide services in the least restrictive setting, by law. Often, the district offers a 504 if they do not feel that it is serious enough to warrant an I.E.P. A 504 is free for them. During the I.EP. the parent is to be actively involved in the process...few parents know their righrs. Were you given the brochure defining your rights? By law, you must be given one. They are to write down your input about things that you want changed. All of the notes taken during the meeting are recorded and officially filed. You must receive a copy. At the meeting, you will receive the rough drafted I.E.P. Then, in a few days, if you signed the forms in agreement, you will receive the official I.E.P. with all of the corrections and notes. I would talk to the school psychologist about your concerns and the symptoms that you are seeing. This will be more conducive to future testing than demanding more tests. This way, he or she will be more apt to putting in an order for more testing. This has to be approved. Also, you have a legal right to have a copy of all tests and to have it explained to you in very clear language. Have you been asked to fill out a long evaluation on your child that covers EVERY possible behavior or deficit? This needs to be done. When you tell them actual behaviors that you view as a parent, whether during his study time or free time at home, they will be more apt to listen. Yes, you can have the tests done yourself. But, they can be quite expensive. The school psychologists are extremely over-worked, often going between schools. Often, they need to come in to observe. It takes at least 3 months to start the wheels turning. At my school there is always a large backlog of cases. Again, they have to see that it is serious enough for an I.E.P. Discuss behaviors that you have observed or any issues you feel they have cognitively. You could also, if they refuse further testing, get an advocate for your child. This advocate would attend ALL meetings to make sure that your son's legal rights are satisfied. Be the squeaky, all be it polite, wheel! [/QUOTE]
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