Ruth--IEP

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If he is covered under an IEP, the requirements for testing and

advancement may be waived or modified if it's appropriate to do so

because of disability. If he's failing math, it would be prudent to have

him evaluated for learning disabilities; there may be a reason he won't

do his homework. Even without learning disabilities, he would qualify

under Other Health Impaired (OHI) and doesn't need an SED label. Please

do not delay in contacting the Sped Dept. to make him a focus of concern;

the testing procedures and paperwork may take several weeks. The IEP

doesn't need to be perfect as it can always be amended later, but it

would be to his benefit to get the process started as quickly as

possible. What experiences have you had that lead you to believe the

school district isn't up to the challenge?

Deborah

<<<<<From: ruth porter <ruth2b4@...>

Our son is 15y/o and was dx at 12. I think he has had

OCD for many years because of his controlling

behavior of needing things to be his way. Our H.S.

just changed the requirements for advancement.

Starting next year if a freshman fails 1 course they

do not advance. This is of concern to me. Right now

my son if failing math. It is due to him not doing

homework. He starts H.S. next fall. I am working on an

I.E.P. for him. Have not yet contacted the special ed.

dept. because I am researching our St. rules and regs.

first. I feel that our school district is not really

up to this challenge so that is why I have put off

meeting with them. In middle school the counselor said

we could have him get special ed. under the severly

emotionally impaired catagory. To me this was

unacceptable. My son is very bright......but does have

problems. DO YOU THINK MY NOT WANTING THAT LABEL FOR

OUR SON IS UN-INFORMED ON MY PART?????? I am feeing

that I am letting my own insecurity and baggage get

in the way. I realize he need help to get through H.S.

On a good note he was able to still place well on the

8th grade ITBS. He is now average or above average but

has dropped in math and problem solving. Hope

everyone is having a good long weekend. Vivian in

wa.st.>>>>

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