Tests and Assessments: CAN THE SCHOOL TEST FOR LEARNING DISABILITY IN READING?
Jennifer: Can schools test for learning disabilities in reading?
Category Archives: Question
Class Ratios: STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO FOR KIDS WITH DISABILITIES
Tina: What is the student teacher ratio for students with disabilities, in the classroom?
Absences: SCHOOL REFUSING SERVICES BECAUSE OF ABSENCES
Lisa: I have a child that has had an IEP for several years (shes now in 3rd grade). She has been evaluated by the school and an outside source and Continue Reading →
Sports Eligibility: ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY FOR SPORTS IN PRIVATE SCHOOL
James: My son attends a private Christian school in Illinois.Up until 4 years ago he attended public school where he had an IEP for ADHD. He is now going to Continue Reading →
Transition: IS WORK OR CLASSES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL POSSIBLE?
Kathy: We would like our daughter to stay in school until age 22 and work as part of the transition program, BUT NOT attend any classes in the school. Much Continue Reading →
Evaluations: WRITTEN PRIOR NOTICE AFTER DISPOSITION OF REFERRAL?
Judi: I’m new to the special education process, I had a Disposition of Referral meeting Feb 2, I was under the impression I was supposed to receive Written Prior Notice Continue Reading →
Retaliation: SCHOOL REFUSES TO EVALUATE, UNDER POVERTY GUIDELINES, CAN NOT GET HELP
Kelli: A disabled, single parent, who’s income meets poverty guidelines sought help through Legal Aid. They stated they did not have the resources to help her. She reached out to Continue Reading →
Eligibility: SCHOOL SAYS DOESN’T QUALIFY UNDER OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRED
John: Can someone give us some guidance? 10 year old diagnosed by MD with ADHD (mixed type) and Sensory Processing Disorder. Does not meet diagnosis for ASD yet presents with Continue Reading →
Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE): IF PARENT SIGNS IEP, CAN I REQUEST IEE LATER?
Patricia: If a parent “agrees” and signs and IEP, can they later request an IEE?
Retention: HOW TO RETAIN A SPECIAL NEEDS HOMESCHOOLER?
Lynn: I recently started homeschooling my daughter mid year. She is in 6th grade with Down syndrome and does not want to go to middle school yet. She was in Continue Reading →
