This is the fifth part of an eight-part series, Top IEP/504 Flaws and What You Can Do About Them
The Problem
My child's IEP/504 plan is 15 pages long! I've read it a couple of times, but still do not understand what it means.
The School Says What I'm Requesting Is Too Expensive
Q & A: The School Won't Implement My Expert's Recommendations
Q & A: Whatever I ask for, the School Says "No"
Q & A: The School Always Ignores My Input
U.S. Department of Education Addresses Bullying and Harassment
On October 26, 2010 the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Russlynn Ali issued a "Dear Colleague" letter to educators throughout the country. The purpose of the letter is to remind school officials that "some student misconduct that falls under a school's anti-bullying policy may also trigger responsibilities under one or more of the federal antidiscrimination laws enforced by the Department's Office of Civil Rights (OCR)."
Q & A: School Won't Allow My Diabetic Daughter To Go On Field Trips Without Me Attending
Question: My daughter is in public school and is a diabetic. At the moment, the school nurse is insisting, and has had added to my daughter's health plan that a parent is required to escort her on all field trips. I thought the public school is supposed to make reasonable accommodations for persons with disability. So what if we can't go? Isn't discrimination if they leave her behind? I have every intention of hashing this out with them, however I'm just weighing my options in case they won't budge.
Does My Child with ADD / ADHD Qualify for Special Education?
4 Tips for Starting This School Year Off Right
It has probably been a while since you sat down and reviewed your child's IEP. As an important member of your child's IEP team, it is critical that you understand and agree with your child's individualized educational program. If you don't understand the IEP, how will know if it is being followed or needs to be changed?
Attending IEP Team Meetings: A Student’s Perspective
Just because your child receives testing accommodations on their IEP doesn't mean your child will receive accommodations for the PSAT, SAT, AP Tests, or ACTs. Most colleges and universities require some of these tests, so it is very important that your child's scores accurately reflect their potential.