May I have a sample letter to request that my child be evaluated to determine if he or she needs special education? Dear Elizabeth:…
Our school district has decided to discontinue services for our 18-year-old daughter. What steps can I take in challenging this decision? First, while all participants in the IEP team meetings are theoretically part of the IEP team, the school staff controls the decision of the district.…
Is peer support an acceptable substitute for assistive technology in the classroom? The 2004 update of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004) requires that Individualized Education Plan (IEP) teams consider the appropriate assistive technology when determining…
Should accommodations and modifications that affect grading be documented on report cards? Dear Debbie:…
Should I go back to school as an adult if I suspect I have a learning disability? Many college students, both of traditional and non-traditional age, have …
Should the school system test a child to see if he should be put on prescription medication? Rebecca:…
My son forgets things everywhere. Is this a sign of a disability? Without your son’s age, I cannot be specific. But the behaviors you describe suggest that he might have what is called an executive function disorder.…
My son is in kindergarten and cannot write his name, but the psychologist says he's on track. Should I request testing anyway? I share your concerns. Yes, he might be too young to meet the school requirements to be identified as having a learning disability.…
