The first step - check your child's IEP
IEP is more than just a bunch of pages. It's like a contract between you and the school department. Check accommodation, goals, and service availability to determine if your child is eligible for success. Accommodation should be something that is offered to your child. These are usually simple things, such as a quiet test area or extra time to complete a task. These are not things your child is doing or learning. The goal should be the skills your child is learning that will have the greatest impact on their overall learning. The service should be sufficient to ensure that the goal is achieved.
Step 2 - Reconvene the team
You have the right to request a team meeting at any time during the school year. Please be sure to request a meeting in writing. When the team is in a meeting, you should ask a lot about the content available in the class and whether it is helpful to your child. Find out if your child is making progress, and if not, what steps can be taken to help you. The teacher in your child's class is the best resource for this information because you are not in class. Don't be afraid to let them know what you saw at home. Prepare questions and questions in advance before attending a team meeting. Make yourself a bullet list so you don't forget to mention everything.
Step 3 - Get more information
If you can't figure out what's missing, maybe you need more information. You can achieve this through additional special education assessments and assessments. Be sure to ask in writing and try to be specific. For example, if your child has a problem reading, ask for a full reading assessment. If your child has behavioral difficulties, ask for a functional behavioral assessment [fba]. If you are not satisfied with the school's assessment, you can apply for an Independent Education Assessment [IEE].
Orignal From: Special Education - Three Steps to Help Your Child Succeed
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