2006-08-23 11:59:30 · 4 answers · asked by Susan R 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
Write a letter to the district special ed directo requesting this. The special ed dept is who does these tests.
WHen you make this request, they are suppose to have you to sign a consent form before they can do it. When you sign the form they have 60 days to have it completed.
Make sure they do not delay in having you sign consent forms.
If they do not want to do this assesment, write again to district sped director and state you want 'prior written notice' of WHY they are refusing to do this. By law they HAVE to give this to you. They usually don't tell parents this though, because most parents don't know the special ed laws.
If they don't give this to you, you can then file a formal state complaint and the state will make them give this to you.
If they don't have a 'legal' reason for refusing this assesment, then watch the magic and see the backpeddling they do and go ahead and do the assesment.
2006-08-23 13:19:04 · answer #1 · answered by jdeekdee 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your child has an identified disability, you can request one from the agency that serves him (Regional Center, SELPA) or the school district. If he is in a classroom at a preschool or public school, talk to the teacher. If your child is enrolled through Mental Health, contact your worker. Usually these are set up by a mental health provider or Regional Center/SELPA worker because most preschool teachers (unless otherwise trained) are not qualified to fill out such paperwork. Even teachers at the elementary/secondary level are usually not versed in writing these behavior assessment. Your best bet is to talk to the school district. Good luck!
2006-08-23 12:25:29 · answer #2 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You go to the school and ask that your child be evaluated first then they will schedule an IEP, individualized educational Plan, and then you go from there. Make sure you listen carefully to what the evaluation specialist says about your child, they can make decisions that are not nessecarily the best for your child. Feel free to disagree with them, make sure they give the care and classes that are best for him, not was is easier on the school. Be your child's advocate, no one else will. Schools hate making adjustments for special needs, fight for your child. Good luck.
2006-08-23 15:18:22 · answer #3 · answered by Jinx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can do certain testing to see your child qualifies for services . Make certain you listen and take good notes at your childs meeting .
2006-08-25 14:56:29 · answer #4 · answered by govtagent_2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋