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Tests and Assessments: IQ TESTS – SCHOOL SAYS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW

Posted on 01/07/2016 by Community — 10 Comments ↓

Cathy:  My daughter’s new school says an IQ test is required by law and if they don’t administer one they cannot modify her general ed curriculum anymore. My daughter is Continue Reading →

Posted in Question | Tagged T | 10 Comments ↓

Placement: JOINT LEGAL CUSTODY & PLACEMENT ISSUES

Posted on 01/07/2016 by Community — 6 Comments ↓

Laura:  I have joint legal custody with my ex. Recently we haven’t agreed on the placement of our 2nd grade daughter. She was in SDC until this year when she Continue Reading →

Posted in Question | Tagged P | 6 Comments ↓

Related Services: OT / PT NEVER AVAILABLE FOR MEETINGS – CAN I CONSULT?

Posted on 01/07/2016 by Community — 2 Comments ↓

Jenine:  My son is a motor impaired child (classified OHI) receives OT and PT services as well as Vision consult this year. The OT and PT are contracted through the Continue Reading →

Posted in Question | Tagged R | 2 Comments ↓

IEP Revision: CHANGING MY CHILD’S IEP

Posted on 01/07/2016 by Community — 7 Comments ↓

Tricia:  Do you have to wait for annual meeting to make changes to your child’s IEP? Also is it not allowed to put into the IEP where your child will Continue Reading →

Posted in Question | Tagged I | 7 Comments ↓

Goals: FUNCTIONAL GOALS/CURRICULUM VS ACADEMIC

Posted on 01/07/2016 by Community — 4 Comments ↓

Sherry:  Our district only allows academic goals, not ‘functional or ADL goals’, even if they are called for. What does the law say, and where?

Posted in Question | Tagged G | 4 Comments ↓

IEPs: DENIED IEP

Posted on 01/07/2016 by Community — 4 Comments ↓

Lulu:  Can I choose Independent Educational Consultatn? 3.5 years old with ASD, got rejected with IEP (MA district). The district conducted eval on Speech, OT, Behavior observation and Developmental. IEE Continue Reading →

Posted in Question | Tagged I | 4 Comments ↓

IEPs: WHO DEVELOPS IEP FOR STUDENT IN TECH HIGH SCHOOL?

Posted on 01/07/2016 by Community — 6 Comments ↓

Carolyn:  I am needing some information regarding the proper procedure for a student on an IEP currently enrolled at a Technical High school and parents are being told the Tech Continue Reading →

Posted in Question | Tagged I | 6 Comments ↓

IEP Compliance: OUT OF COMPLIANCE IEP

Posted on 01/07/2016 by Community — 6 Comments ↓

Natalie:  What is the law if a school has an IEP that has been out of compliance since 11/17/15 and the school has postponed and rescheduled the IEP 3 times

Posted in Question | Tagged I | 6 Comments ↓

Evaluations: SCHOOL DENYING EVALUATION

Posted on 01/07/2016 by Community — 4 Comments ↓

Maria:  Can the school deny my request to have my child tested?

Posted in Question | Tagged E | 4 Comments ↓

Autism: ALL AUTISM CLASSES EXCLUDED FROM COMPUTER LAB

Posted on 01/07/2016 by Community — 2 Comments ↓

CHaines:  My school is excluding all Autism classes from having access to the computer lab. The Special Education teachers are trying to fight but don’t have a clue on where Continue Reading →

Posted in Question | Tagged A | 2 Comments ↓

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