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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 129765" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p>Sorry to hear you are going through this- sd's can be a real PITA sometimes. I am fighting a battle with my difficult child's right now. Anyway, I'd like to bring up a few points for you that apply to Virginia and may or may not apply to your state. </p><p></p><p>1) the psychologist probably really isn't a psychologist- but they should have a little training</p><p>2) anyone hired by the sd is going to remember who signs their paycheck</p><p>3) I read somewhere- and can't remember if it was in IDEA most recent changes or our state's regulations- that the sd has to consider evaluations done privately. (Of course that doesn't mean that they will qualify the student for an IEP)</p><p>4) Your person there seems like a rude idiot- I think you should send something certified mail to the principal, the director of Special Education, and the superintendent. If you don't get acceptable results from that- go to the state doe.</p><p></p><p>Hang in there! It is a fight but it is worth it and it sounds like there was no reason whatsoever to question that your son needs an IEP. I had someone forewarn me that sd's will say "your child is smaart and as long as he makes passing grades, he doesn't need an IEP". So, gather documentation that your son is not making grades that are in line with his potential. That is what counts- if he scores high in certain areas but is making C's and D's in those subjects, that is enough to show it.</p><p></p><p>Keep us posted!! Others will come along with more experienced advice than I have and can help too!</p><p></p><p>PS Don't be shocked or disappointed if you find out that the principal isn't as suppportive as you expect - and/or that there will be a few teachers on "your side" and a few that always pose a challenge.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 129765, member: 3699"] Sorry to hear you are going through this- sd's can be a real PITA sometimes. I am fighting a battle with my difficult child's right now. Anyway, I'd like to bring up a few points for you that apply to Virginia and may or may not apply to your state. 1) the psychologist probably really isn't a psychologist- but they should have a little training 2) anyone hired by the sd is going to remember who signs their paycheck 3) I read somewhere- and can't remember if it was in IDEA most recent changes or our state's regulations- that the sd has to consider evaluations done privately. (Of course that doesn't mean that they will qualify the student for an IEP) 4) Your person there seems like a rude idiot- I think you should send something certified mail to the principal, the director of Special Education, and the superintendent. If you don't get acceptable results from that- go to the state doe. Hang in there! It is a fight but it is worth it and it sounds like there was no reason whatsoever to question that your son needs an IEP. I had someone forewarn me that sd's will say "your child is smaart and as long as he makes passing grades, he doesn't need an IEP". So, gather documentation that your son is not making grades that are in line with his potential. That is what counts- if he scores high in certain areas but is making C's and D's in those subjects, that is enough to show it. Keep us posted!! Others will come along with more experienced advice than I have and can help too! PS Don't be shocked or disappointed if you find out that the principal isn't as suppportive as you expect - and/or that there will be a few teachers on "your side" and a few that always pose a challenge. [/QUOTE]
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