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<blockquote data-quote="Martie" data-source="post: 6332" data-attributes="member: 284"><p>Dear ncblossom,</p><p></p><p>Thanks for the information; it helps me understand.</p><p></p><p>If difficult child's behavior isn't acting out, then it is unlikely that the SD will expel her. HOWEVER, sending that letter is the cheapest insurance policy you will ever have. </p><p></p><p>You are correct that if she is distractible 1:1, the classroom will be much worse. IF she were found eligible under OHI, what would the SD do that is different? A label that doesn't yield services is useless. <strong>What do you want for her?</strong> It is really important to come up with a plan that you think will work. The goal is to have "satisfactory" behavior and passing grades. What will it take?</p><p></p><p>There is a major problem for the SD because the signed book says no behavior problems and then the report card contradicted. You can use the report card to demonstrate need. There is NO WAY inattention and distractibility do not have a negative impact on educational progress.</p><p></p><p>The social Hx is probably legal even though husband made mistakes. You might want to send a letter amending the ages he got wrong but it's not really critical unless he is making her look much better than things are. I think there must have been significant previous problems bec. you mentioned a Special Education. preschool.</p><p></p><p>The meeting was not legal due to the omission of an LEA able to commit the resources of the SD. In addition, a Special Education teacher should have been present since your difficult child is failing academically. What does your SD think special education teachers are FOR if not to make suggestions for improvement in student learning?</p><p></p><p>I said I thought your difficult child would qualify for EBD based on your description of her behavior. The teacher does not report that behavior so she might only qualify for OHI. by the way, it is not up to your psychiatrist or pediatrician. to qualify her. The SCHOOL has to do the evaluation. If they want a medical evaluation, they have to pay for it. That's the way the law is written.</p><p></p><p>Many parents on these boards have medical diagnosis's and unqualified kids because SD certainly do not HAVE to accept an outside diagnosis and having an DSM diagnosis does not equal automatic qualification under IDEA 2004.</p><p></p><p>An on-site advocates someone who goes with you to meetings instead of writing responses on this board. They are not easy to find. In some areas (CA for example) advocacy is big business. In some states, SCHOOLS provide them but they are best avoided because they favor the school position. Some social service agencies run parent "IDEA training." Advocacy is not very well organized so you usually can't go to the yellow pages and look under "advocacy" unfortunately.</p><p></p><p>I recommend on-site advocates often for newbies who have very difficult situations and spouses who are not on the same page. It is possible to self-educate and be effective. A lot of people have done that in the same way you are: reading, asking questions, and then reading some more. </p><p></p><p>Special Education law is very complicated and picky. That does not mean you are prevented from mastering it, but it takes a while and sometimes the children of newbies are pretty much out of time--as in they are about to be expelled.</p><p></p><p>It is your SD job to qualify you daughter under OHI BUT before you ask for another meeting (at which the right people must be present) you need to figure out what you think would help your daughter. </p><p></p><p>Sheila (co-mod) would have dozens of links to sample IEPs for kids with ADHD. Someday I will get my links better organized. In the meantime, you can search on ADHD and probably find good stuff. Sheila is out of town for a few days but she will be back soon or someone else might have a specific good suggestion that would cut down on your research time.</p><p></p><p>My point is that children are not labeled for fun. The school must DO SOMETHING to help your child. It is a good idea to go in knowing what you want or at least going in with a wish list from most to least important.</p><p></p><p>Martie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Martie, post: 6332, member: 284"] Dear ncblossom, Thanks for the information; it helps me understand. If difficult child's behavior isn't acting out, then it is unlikely that the SD will expel her. HOWEVER, sending that letter is the cheapest insurance policy you will ever have. You are correct that if she is distractible 1:1, the classroom will be much worse. IF she were found eligible under OHI, what would the SD do that is different? A label that doesn't yield services is useless. [b]What do you want for her?[/b] It is really important to come up with a plan that you think will work. The goal is to have "satisfactory" behavior and passing grades. What will it take? There is a major problem for the SD because the signed book says no behavior problems and then the report card contradicted. You can use the report card to demonstrate need. There is NO WAY inattention and distractibility do not have a negative impact on educational progress. The social Hx is probably legal even though husband made mistakes. You might want to send a letter amending the ages he got wrong but it's not really critical unless he is making her look much better than things are. I think there must have been significant previous problems bec. you mentioned a Special Education. preschool. The meeting was not legal due to the omission of an LEA able to commit the resources of the SD. In addition, a Special Education teacher should have been present since your difficult child is failing academically. What does your SD think special education teachers are FOR if not to make suggestions for improvement in student learning? I said I thought your difficult child would qualify for EBD based on your description of her behavior. The teacher does not report that behavior so she might only qualify for OHI. by the way, it is not up to your psychiatrist or pediatrician. to qualify her. The SCHOOL has to do the evaluation. If they want a medical evaluation, they have to pay for it. That's the way the law is written. Many parents on these boards have medical diagnosis's and unqualified kids because SD certainly do not HAVE to accept an outside diagnosis and having an DSM diagnosis does not equal automatic qualification under IDEA 2004. An on-site advocates someone who goes with you to meetings instead of writing responses on this board. They are not easy to find. In some areas (CA for example) advocacy is big business. In some states, SCHOOLS provide them but they are best avoided because they favor the school position. Some social service agencies run parent "IDEA training." Advocacy is not very well organized so you usually can't go to the yellow pages and look under "advocacy" unfortunately. I recommend on-site advocates often for newbies who have very difficult situations and spouses who are not on the same page. It is possible to self-educate and be effective. A lot of people have done that in the same way you are: reading, asking questions, and then reading some more. Special Education law is very complicated and picky. That does not mean you are prevented from mastering it, but it takes a while and sometimes the children of newbies are pretty much out of time--as in they are about to be expelled. It is your SD job to qualify you daughter under OHI BUT before you ask for another meeting (at which the right people must be present) you need to figure out what you think would help your daughter. Sheila (co-mod) would have dozens of links to sample IEPs for kids with ADHD. Someday I will get my links better organized. In the meantime, you can search on ADHD and probably find good stuff. Sheila is out of town for a few days but she will be back soon or someone else might have a specific good suggestion that would cut down on your research time. My point is that children are not labeled for fun. The school must DO SOMETHING to help your child. It is a good idea to go in knowing what you want or at least going in with a wish list from most to least important. Martie [/QUOTE]
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