Guest guest Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 > Do you know how long the district has to respond to a request for an > IEP? This is for a repeat IEP,>>>>>>>>>> You have a right to call an IEP meeting ANY time you want. You can have an IEP meeting every month of the year if you feel that your child needs something added to it. When I wanted to add something to my son's IEP I just called the person and said we need to have an IEP meeting and she gets everyone together within a week or 2 when everyone can make it. Marj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 Im not sure what the laws are regarding this..But for us..its within a week..after i request it .That i have what i want..sometimes within days..if its emergent..depending. I have emailed my sons special ed teacher to ask what the law states..shes usually really good at getting back to me..Unless you find out in a more efficient manner..i will email tomorrow when she gets back to me Hugs Robin On 4/18/06, kellystar734 <kellystar734@...> wrote: > > > > Do you know how long the district has to respond to a request for an > > IEP? This is for a repeat IEP,>>>>>>>>>> > > You have a right to call an IEP meeting ANY time you want. You can > have an IEP meeting every month of the year if you feel that your > child needs something added to it. > > When I wanted to add something to my son's IEP I just called the > person and said we need to have an IEP meeting and she gets everyone > together within a week or 2 when everyone can make it. > > Marj > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 On Apr 18, 2006, at 9:03 PM, kellystar734 wrote: > >> Do you know how long the district has to respond to a request for an >> IEP? This is for a repeat IEP,>>>>>>>>>> > > You have a right to call an IEP meeting ANY time you want. You can > have an IEP meeting every month of the year if you feel that your > child needs something added to it. > > When I wanted to add something to my son's IEP I just called the > person and said we need to have an IEP meeting and she gets everyone > together within a week or 2 when everyone can make it. > > Marj Yes, but are they allowed to take three months to get all of them together in one spot for a meeting? What's the timeline? Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 If your child is receiving special education services, his or her IEP will be reviewed in an IEP meeting at least once a year to determine how well it is meeting his or her needs. In addition, every three years, your child will be reassessed and his or her IEP reviewed as part of an overall comprehensive reevaluation of your child's progress. If there are concerns that your child's educational needs are not being met, either you or school personnel may request a reassessment or an IEPO meeting to review the IEP at any time during the year. You may request an IEP meeting to review the IEP at anytime during the year. You may request an IEP meeting by sending a written request to the school. Once your request is received, the meeting must be held within thirty (30) days, not counting school vacations greater than five (5). You may request a reassessment by sending a written request to the school or completing a Request for Special Education Assessment which can be obtained at any District school. The school must get your permission before it reassesses your child Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Legally an IEP review meeting has to take place within 30 days of requesting it. Liz, in your case, seeing that it is an emergency, perhaps the school district will schedule it ASAP...I would hope anyway. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 You are lucky to be able to get one that quick. It took me three years to convince the rep in our area that needs an IEP. spent so much time in the hospital, 8 times in one school year, we tried having a tutor come to the house, and at one time homeschooling. Finally this year when he kept having breakdowns in school and his case manager called her did I get a proper IEP meeting. Then it was easier pulling teeth, but finally got him into a school for children with emotional disturbances. Since, has been doing well and getting better grades. For the most part he goes to school now also, before he wouldn't get up or I had to pick him up from school because he would get really sick from the stress. I finally had teachers that actually cared and would get concerned when would shut down. Even his case manager didn't like her. She acts like she is better than everyone else and that parents are the ones with the problems with thier kids. I know there are laws and just getting her to get a meeting is a miracle. Good luck to you and don't give up. Be like me and be a pain in the butt until you get a meeting. kellystar734 <kellystar734@...> wrote: > Do you know how long the district has to respond to a request for an > IEP? This is for a repeat IEP,>>>>>>>>>> You have a right to call an IEP meeting ANY time you want. You can have an IEP meeting every month of the year if you feel that your child needs something added to it. When I wanted to add something to my son's IEP I just called the person and said we need to have an IEP meeting and she gets everyone together within a week or 2 when everyone can make it. Marj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 I'm a bit behind reading the daily digests, so I don't know if anyone responded to this, but since you're in California, I'll quote from the CDE Composite of Special Ed Laws, Ed Code 56343.5 states " A meeting of an individualized education program team requested by a parent to review an individualized education program pursuant to subdivision © of section 56343 shall be held within 30 days, not counting days in July and August, from the date of receipt of the parent's written request. If a parent makes an oral request, the school district shall notify the parent of the need for a written request and the procedure for filing a written request " Any parent of a child in California with an IEP in entitled to receive a copy of the Special Education A Composite of Laws--a 10 lb tome with all the special ed laws in it. It can be really helpful (intimidating) to show up for potentially contentious meetings with your copy in evidence (preferably with post it notes sticking out). To get your free copy (and you'll automatically get a new one free each year so you always have an up to date copy), go to: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/ds/documents/colordrfrm.pdf. > > Pam (or anyone else), > > Do you know how long the district has to respond to a request for an > IEP? This is for a repeat IEP, not an initial IEP, where testing is > required. needs an emergency IEP, so we can re-evaluate his > placement (and get him out of there in a hurry). I was spoiled in his > last placement, because we could call an IEP in five minutes and have a > quorum. We live in California, if that makes any difference. > > Thanks, > Liz > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Thanks for your help! I appreciate everyone who has answered my question so promptly. You guys are the best! Liz On Apr 20, 2006, at 10:25 AM, carol94110 wrote: > I'm a bit behind reading the daily digests, so I don't know if anyone > responded to this, but > since you're in California, I'll quote from the CDE Composite of > Special Ed Laws, Ed Code > 56343.5 states " A meeting of an individualized education program team > requested by a > parent to review an individualized education program pursuant to > subdivision © of > section 56343 shall be held within 30 days, not counting days in July > and August, from the > date of receipt of the parent's written request. If a parent makes an > oral request, the > school district shall notify the parent of the need for a written > request and the procedure > for filing a written request " > > Any parent of a child in California with an IEP in entitled to receive > a copy of the Special > Education A Composite of Laws--a 10 lb tome with all the special ed > laws in it. It can be > really helpful (intimidating) to show up for potentially contentious > meetings with your copy > in evidence (preferably with post it notes sticking out). > > To get your free copy (and you'll automatically get a new one free > each year so you > always have an up to date copy), go to: > > http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/ds/documents/colordrfrm.pdf. > > >> >> Pam (or anyone else), >> >> Do you know how long the district has to respond to a request for an >> IEP? This is for a repeat IEP, not an initial IEP, where testing is >> required. needs an emergency IEP, so we can re-evaluate his >> placement (and get him out of there in a hurry). I was spoiled in his >> last placement, because we could call an IEP in five minutes and have >> a >> quorum. We live in California, if that makes any difference. >> >> Thanks, >> Liz >> > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 Subject: ( ) IEP Question - Pam? Pam (or anyone else), Do you know how long the district has to respond to a request for an IEP? This is for a repeat IEP, not an initial IEP, where testing is required. needs an emergency IEP, so we can re-evaluate his placement (and get him out of there in a hurry). I was spoiled in his last placement, because we could call an IEP in five minutes and have a quorum. We live in California, if that makes any difference. Thanks, Liz You should call your local school sped department and ask them directly what the policy is. Usually I find that official rules will state " In a timely manner " and leave that up to everyone to decide. I would think it would take about one week, possibly two, to have an IEP meeting. Two only if there are a lot of people to juggle, less if there are only a few people coming. And if it is an emergency, I would guess a few days is enough to gather most of the troops together. If not, I would make an appt with the head of the sped dept and take my concerns there. Roxanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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