Can the state help a child with ADHD etc.impairments to receive specialized education? If possible, how?

Answer 1

This has to be accomplished by a specific legal process, called IDEA 'individuals with disabilities education act'
This is a FEDERAL law in which all public and private schools (who recieve state/federal funds) MUST 'find' children who are suspected of having disabilities and evaluate them to see if they qualify to recieve special education services within the school.

Unfortunately, schools do not follow the laws, and fight with parents to no end becasue they do not want to help children who need it most.

BUT, if you follow the IDEA laws the school has no choice but to follow these same laws. If they don't, you can then take further legal action to make sure they do.

First, parents make the mistake of thinking you just go up and ask the teacher for special ed help. You do NOT do this. Teachers are not a part of the special education dept. Teachers for the most part are told to 'ignore' these requests from parents, because parents do not put these requests in writing, and schools can come back and say parents didn't even ask for the help.

SO, the first step is to write a letter to the district special ed director--

Dear (name of district special ed director) DATE top of letter!!

I am requesting a full, comprehensive educational evaluation testing in all areas of suspected disabilities, as specified by IDEA law.
My child is (name) in (grade) at (school) in (teachers) class.

My childs suspected disabilities and/ or problems are:
(here, make a list of ALL problems your child is having, learning, concentration, physical, etc. List all things a doctor has said is wrong, list all things mentioned by the child's teachers.)

I understand that according to IDEA law, this evaluation can not be done without written parent consent. Please consider this letter my written parent consent.

I also understand that the district has 60 days from the date of parents written consent to have all evaluations completed.

Please send me a copy of all evaluations that will be administered to my child, per IDEA.
Please send me a copy of all test scores and copy of evaluation report at least 5 days before the eligibility meeting.

(sign your name)

PLEASE keep a copy of this for yourself! I hope this isn't the case for you, but in most schools across the country, parents have to really fight to have the schools help their child with special ed services. BUT, if parents learn the laws and follow them, it's a 'little' easier. At least in learning the laws will back the school into a corner and they will have no choice but to follow the legal process of helping children with special needs.

Go to www.wrightslaw.com and also www.reedmartin.com.
These sites are the best for learning the special education laws in schools, and about everything having to do with special ed.

It's a lot to learn and is difficult, but it can be done.
If you need further help, go to www.schwablearning.org and sign up for free to post on their 'parent to parent' message board.
THis is the absolute best place for this type of help.

Answer 2

Ask for an MFE (Multifactorial Evaluation) in writing. Keep copies of everything. I live in Ohio and did this seven years ago for my child. I requested an MFE which lead to an IEP (Individual Education Plan). I am happy to say that my child is now a senior in high school and also has been attending classes at the local tech college in the Post Secondary option. He was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, an International Honor Society for two year college students. Do not give up. Your child is entitled to services!

"Your school must determine whether your child is qualified for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Evaluation is the first step in determining if your child is eligible for special education services. This evaluation is usually called a multi-factored evaluation (MFE).

* Ask your school to evaluate your child
* Discuss what type of evaluation is necessary
* Provide your consent to evaluation and know the time-lines
* Determine if your child is eligible for special education
* Determine if your child needs a Section 504 plan
* What if I cannot get this issue resolved?
* Additional OLRS Resources

Ask your school to evaluate your child

Put your request for evaluation in writing. If you think that your child has a disability and needs special education, you should ask your school to evaluate your child's need for special education services. This request should be in writing and should include your consent for evaluation. Sending a letter will document your request for evaluation of your child and will establish a time line for services to begin should your child be eligible. The following is a sample letter.

Date (include month, day, and year)

Name of Your Child's Special Education Coordinator
Name of School District
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear (name of Special Education Coordinator),

I am writing to request a multi-factored evaluation (MFE) for my child (child's name). I am requesting this evaluation because (state what you suspect as your child's disability and describe the problems your child is having in school).

We have tried the following to help (child's name): (If you or the school have done anything extra to help your child, briefly state it here).

This letter serves as my request and consent for a multi-factored evaluation of my child. Please provide me the name and telephone number of the person who will be forwarded this letter and who will be coordinating the MFE. You can send me information or call me during the day at (daytime telephone number).

I look forward to hearing from you within five school days of the date you receive this letter. Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,
Your Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Daytime telephone number

cc: specialists or other staff

Provide any supporting documentation. You should share any assessments, evaluations, or other information that you have which supports your child's need for special education services. Examples of information which may support your request for services include: I.Q. tests, psychological evaluations, evaluations of therapy needs (physical, occupational, and speech therapy), communication evaluations, vision and hearing assessments, and medical evaluations."

Answer 3

Hi, yes the school should be able to help with the child's specific needs ie 1;1 tuition, the child will need to be assessed first establish exactly what his / her needs are, but school will get money to provide the child with this specialized care. You need to speak with your child's learning mentor at the school. Hope this helps!

Answer 4

The child needs to have an assessment to see if he/she needs an Educational Statement, if this is so then they should get one to one help in school.

Answer 5

I am not sure of your question, but you should call your child's school and request a child study team evaluation.