Guest guest Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 > > Hi Vickie, > Thank you for your advice! All though I can not belive a dr.s dx isn't valued by the school districts. I find this rather shocking! I have had trouble with the school system already as I have requested many evaluations and they either turn me down and tell me how silly I am or they do INFORMAL testing only and tell me how normal my son is and how he doesn't need any other services! Marie, you must request the evaluations IN WRITING. That sets off a federal timeline whereby they have x amount of time to either do the evaluation or give you a written reason why not. Give your school district special ed department a call and make sure you are following proper procedure for requesting an evaluation. If you have not signed either a sheet of paper that gives a written reason why the school district has decided not to evaluate your son or a sheet of paper listing the testing to be performed (must be FORMAL testing), then you have not formally requested an evaluation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 It isn't really that they don't value the information so much as that it isn't legally relevent to the process. Children must qualify according to the state or federal guideline. The doctor dx becomes important after they qualify for spec ed when it comes time to write or adjust the plan. I completely agree with some of the other posters that it is important not to worry to much about the teachers comments. I don't mean this disrespectfully toward teachers but they have their own ideas a lot of times and they don't always end up being the best solution for you or your son. Start the process legally with the school. It may be as simple as going to the office and asking what you need to fill out to have your son tested for special ed. Don't be afraid to use the department of education web site. They will probably have a lot of information on the process. Because everything has a specific form to complete and each party has a time period in which to respond it can take several months to complete the testing so start as soon as you can even if you don't have anything completed with the doctor yet. Vickie > > Hi Vickie, > Thank you for your advice! All though I can not belive a dr.s dx isn't valued by the school districts. I find this rather shocking! I have had trouble with the school system already as I have requested many evaluations and they either turn me down and tell me how silly I am or they do INFORMAL testing only and tell me how normal my son is and how he doesn't need any other services! > > My son has also been placed in time out when he shows signs of social anxiety and I was instructed by his teacher that if I was more strict with him at home he wouldn't act in this manner! I am worried about kindergarten and the teacher treating him with time out instead of re-direction. I wonder what else I could do to get help for my son with the district? > > marie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Dear Marie: I agree with Vicki that you should really take a look at your state's department of education website. The school's are set up on lots of rules. You have the power to use those rules to help your son. Don't, please don't be buffaloed by their " turning your son down for services. " Do get the doctor's diagnoses and test done (insurance allowing). And then you even have more of a voice for your son. One thing someone taught me is this saying: " It is none of your business what other people think. " It works for me. You are your sons best advocate. You are your son best voice, teacher, strength, snuggle, cook, dishwasher, laundry mistress, and his security. You represent him. Some teachers don't care about the kids. Some do! Do start the legal process. Get all the documentation in your hand and have that all important meeting. Know what your rights are. Know what " they " are suppose to provide your child with. Each processes, step, and form (as Vicki said) does take time. But once this process is in place, the school district has to toe the line. Any false documentation, not providing your son with the services he needs can lead to trouble for the school. Best of luck with this ....Aleshia...ssterland@... ( ) Re: I need Information and Help!Vickie It isn't really that they don't value the information so much as that it isn't legally relevent to the process. Children must qualify according to the state or federal guideline. The doctor dx becomes important after they qualify for spec ed when it comes time to write or adjust the plan. I completely agree with some of the other posters that it is important not to worry to much about the teachers comments. I don't mean this disrespectfully toward teachers but they have their own ideas a lot of times and they don't always end up being the best solution for you or your son. Start the process legally with the school. It may be as simple as going to the office and asking what you need to fill out to have your son tested for special ed. Don't be afraid to use the department of education web site. They will probably have a lot of information on the process. Because everything has a specific form to complete and each party has a time period in which to respond it can take several months to complete the testing so start as soon as you can even if you don't have anything completed with the doctor yet. Vickie > > Hi Vickie, > Thank you for your advice! All though I can not belive a dr.s dx isn't valued by the school districts. I find this rather shocking! I have had trouble with the school system already as I have requested many evaluations and they either turn me down and tell me how silly I am or they do INFORMAL testing only and tell me how normal my son is and how he doesn't need any other services! > > My son has also been placed in time out when he shows signs of social anxiety and I was instructed by his teacher that if I was more strict with him at home he wouldn't act in this manner! I am worried about kindergarten and the teacher treating him with time out instead of re-direction. I wonder what else I could do to get help for my son with the district? > > marie > ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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