My child attends a private school because they're the only ones who offer the programs she needs. Unfortunately, I'm not able to afford it any longer. Who can I contact for grant information?
2006-12-05 15:52:14 · 6 answers · asked by dfroggieb 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
Contact your school district first. Start with the head of special education, and explain the situation. If they can't help, you might want to contact a lawyer. In some cases (not all, but some) the school district is required to pay for a private school if they can't provide the child with a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Sometimes all it takes is a phone call or threat from an attorney, if you have a case.
Many states have state sponsored programs for special ed kids to attend private schools with vouchers or scholarships if the district can't meet their needs. Check the state web site or call and talk to someone in the special ed department.
2006-12-05 15:57:55 · answer #1 · answered by TeacherLady 6 · 11⤊ 0⤋
i believe that that is one in all those issues that possibly at one time ought to were actual - it really is frequently no longer the case now in anyplace that i'm familiar with. there is certain criteria that a student has to fulfill and certain strategies they ought to fulfill it. you are able to't basically 'positioned' a baby particularly practise and for studying disibilities there frequently must be an IQ score in an area - like Math operating example it really is severe or perhaps straightforward - notwithstanding the scholars grades and functioning in that area is significanly less than what you should assume with that IQ. particular practise funding is an finished different ball of wax. the federal authorities indicated that they could pay 40% of the cost of particular practise facilities - they have under no circumstances surpassed 13%. State funding frequently lags in the back of the easily facilities through numerous years and is frequently about 60% of the expenses of a few time 3 years in the past - or another random 12 months. so that you've had to spend the money on aides instructors bussing and so on and then the state can substitute how a lot you get for facilities you've provided numerous years previously. that's form of like identifying to purchase a automobile and using it for 2 years and having the broking service come over and say - oops - that engine would not contain the automobile and take it out and walk away. particular practise money has for use for particular practise facilities and scholars - no limos - no football stadiums. count number of actuality for each particular ed dollar there could be 2 human beings from the state searching over to ascertain you spend that dollar properly (it really is a funds situation in itself)
2016-10-16 12:01:58 · answer #2 · answered by stever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are there any education grants for children with learning disabilities?
http://scholarshipfaqs.net
2016-02-29 11:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife worked with a lady who had a child with adhd and she applied for social security on the childs behalf and receives 500.00 a month for the child. This may be an avenue to check into and would help provide the needed tuition.
2006-12-05 17:04:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
call your local universities and speak with the professionals in special education. They may have suggestions that may be helpful. Good Luck.
2006-12-05 18:22:06 · answer #5 · answered by peaches 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your school district.
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2006-12-05 15:59:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋