I need to know if anyone is aware of iep change?

Question

I asked my sons school to do a iep test on him because he has alot of trouble with work, and he gets very frustrated and just then wont do it.

Well They were suppose to test him for a second time last year ,6 months after the first one becasue he was borderline, 2 % from receving resource help, so the teachers promised to help and in the beginning they did, but then they slacked as the year went on. Well I called them 2 weeks ago and told them this is new year and I want him tested. They now tell me the laws have changed and that they have to work together as a team to help him but they cant test him before they try other things first because it is the law, they can give them a label. I didnt ask them to label him but to test him due to he was so close for help last year and his grades are being affected 4 weeks into the school year. Any suggestion or anyone know anything on the new law change?

at his last iep they were suppose to test him again that was stated in 6 months which they failed to do. I called the school and ask them to do a test and was called back after two weeks and said that the laws have changed and they cant retest him due to they can't label a child untill they have the team of teachers try things first. Well in my opionion the teachers last year didn't go by what the test recommmended them do then, and this year has started the same way.Is anyone aware if changes for special need or learning disabilities of children? Where would I go to make a complaint?

Marvelgirl - I also have another child that is adhd and this same school district took him out of special classes and said it was just behavioral as well and I had a neurophyscolog test done and he failed miserably so i then went to the school and they had no choice but to put him back in the program, but they still didnt give him everything he needed as well. I do work with my son at home alot, but it seems like no matter how much work we do at home with him his grades are dropping if he forgets the paper in his locker it is a automatic 0.stuck on a problem and cant get the answer and just doesnt do that problem he gets a 0. I told them today I want his agenda signed by them everyday and I want a email sent of all homework assignments and I will be picking up his school books as well (my copies for home in case he forgets them at school) but alot of times they dont work out of books anymore and just give them handouts and then I have no way of getting those. Education needs revamped

Answer 1

An IEP (Individual Education Plan) is written up during a meeting, it's not a test. It's where you write goals for the school year and how they will be met. The IEP meeting is only called when a child has been found to have special needs or learning problems. He needs to go through testing for this. Once you do the referral to the special education office at the school district, they have to test him. If he qualifies an IEP is called and services are decided there. Every 12 months after that a new IEP is held, or more often if you call one.

Answer 2

First of all, an IEP is not a meeting as the first person stated, an IEP is a special schedule of events, tests, numerous meetings and evaluations to help determine what the school needs to do to help your child succeed. It is a plan, just like the acronym stands for. (Individual Education Plan). The only change that I am aware of is that any changes or amendments to the active IEP need to presented in a meeting setting and each person involved has to sign off on it.

You may need to bypass the school altogether and have your child evaluated by a healthcare practioner, maybe even a child psychologist. I know where you are at, I was there this time last year. The school had labeled my son ADHD, Autistic, Dyslexic, and more. He actually has ODD and is doing much better once we made the decision to place him a in a special class program for behaviorally challenged kids. Your son may just need more one on one teaching rather than the 30 to 1 class ratio that is the norm, and you are right the education system is f*cked and needs a massive overhaul soon.


Ok so my advice is to go to your ped and have him tested, you know vision, hearing, allergies and color blindness. If he is normal with all that ask for a referral to a child psych., to do a evaluation. I wish you all the luck, you are going to need it. If you want to chat some more feel free to email.

Answer 3

I'm a little confused here. Does your sone have a IEP now, or are you trying to establish a IEP? If your son has a IEP and you don't feel it is being serviced, then go to the principal and demand it be serviced. An IEP is a legal document that the school is legally bound to applie to. If you need your son tested to obtain an IEP and you have already tried dealing with the school, then go to the district. I don't know what state you live in. I'm in Colorado and there is a group here that parents can go to for IEP issues. Do some searching in your area for a similar group. My daughter has an IEP and I'm unaware of any laws changing. The "no child left behind" is not a new law, it's been around for a while.

Answer 4

My son has had an IEP since 3rd grade (he's 17 now). Anytime we demand a meeting, we get one within a couple of weeks. Whatever we want done we express at that meeting, and things are worked out.

It seems to me, you are talking to the wrong people. Try talking to someone who really knows what they are doing and has the power to implement the plan. The District Psychologist was very helpful (she did the tests) and the principal of his school was helpful, too.

Start documenting every call you make, every conversation you have, etc. so that you can document any negligence or non-compliance by the school so you can sue or take your case to the school district.

Have you tested him for dyslexia?

TX Mom
not an authority
My story occurred in Texas

Answer 5

The law has changed. It is called No Child Left Behind. Teachers help each other and document different strategies that are used to try and help your child before testing is done. Testing and referral to the special education system is often the last step. Trust me this can be just as frustrating for your child's teacher as it is for you. Keep in close contact with his teacher and good luck!

Answer 6

My daughter is ADHD and I have heard from the prinsopal that she has a behaviour problem not learning. BUT it interfears with her learning. Now on meds she tests too high in all but Math to get help.

I have been where you are and still am. Keep fighting. All I can say to help is do alot of help at home that is all we can do when schools fail and I feal latly they all are.