Should We Discontinue Services & Terminate the IEP?
My daughter is an 18 year old junior who misses school because of migraines. She has an IEP for reading problems. The Special Ed teacher doesn’t believe she has headaches, Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Eligibility
School Removes “Primary Diagnosis” from IEP – What Happens Now?
My child entered special ed with autism / ADHD classifications. Now the school wants to remove the primary diagnosis of autism from the IEP – to focus on the ADHD. Continue Reading →
Can the School Deny Special Ed Services Because of Absences?
I was told that if a child has excessive absenteeism, he cannot receive special education services. The school is not allowed to evaluate a child who has not had adequate Continue Reading →
Since When is a Parent Required to be “Present” for a Spec Ed Referral?
I am a teacher in the district and feel like I’m being jerked around by our sped director. She says a parent has to be present for a teacher to Continue Reading →
“Yee Haw, Howdy, Amen” – When Schools Make Up their Mind in Advance!
Special education services, especially ABA services for children with autism, are expensive. In most states, demand is increasing. At the same time, for many programs, local funding is decreasing. Is Continue Reading →
Does “Eligible for Special Ed” Mean an IEP?
My 15 year old daughter was determined eligible for special education. The special ed teacher was pushing for a 504, I want an IEP. If she qualifies for special education Continue Reading →
School Resistance to Parent Letters of Request for Evaluations
I submitted a written request for an evaluation that included my parental consent for the eval. They would not accept my letter of request including a statement of written parental Continue Reading →
The RTI Hurdle
My daughter is 4 grade levels behind in reading. According to her evaluation, she has dyslexia, low working memory, and a severe reading disability. The school said they would start Continue Reading →
Do You Have the Ability to Open Doors for Your Child?
My son is in 9th grade and is ADHD. He has very poor executive functions causing problems in math and writing. He has been evaluated twice with the school deciding Continue Reading →
Does Medication Make a Child Ineligible for an IEP?
My son is in the 6th grade. He has sensory processing disorders, executive functioning problems, and severe anxiety. He had an IEP for emotional problems. When he takes medication, his Continue Reading →
