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| discipline of my grandson because of certain uncontrollable behaviow | 11/20/2009 | Holly Cihla |
Q: I need to ask a question that I can't seem to find the answer to on my own. My grandson has several ...
A: Marcia- thank you for the question. Poor guy! That's a lot to deal with. I agree with you. The ...
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| Manifestation Determination and expulsion; emotionally disturbed student | 11/18/2009 | Tim Runner |
Q: My child is 16 yrs old and has IEP for emotional disturbance. In a special day class. Has hx of ...
A: Based on what you stated in your question, you definitely need an experienced advocate. I work with ...
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| Grants | 11/17/2009 | Norm Bishop |
Q: I was reading one of your blogs and had a simular question. I am going back to school to get my Ed D ...
A: Wes, I know of no specific funds that help pay for a doctorate, however, many schools offer graduate ...
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| IEP manifestation | 11/15/2009 | Tim Runner |
Q: My son is 7 in the first grade and has had an IEP since he was 4 in pre-k. Originally there was a ...
A: When a child has an IEP, he or she can only be suspended 10 days in any one school year before there ...
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| special education question | 11/13/2009 | Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed. |
Q: I have two boys on the autism spectrum. Both attend public school in Texas. I have what I hope is a ...
A: I think you are confusing a meeting notification with prior written notice. A meeting notification ...
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| a parent's right to review data | 11/12/2009 | Holly Cihla |
Q: I have two boys on the autism spectrum. Both attend public school in Texas. I have had a hard time ...
A: Michelle- thank you for the question and I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. As far as ...
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| a parent's right to review data | 11/12/2009 | Norm Bishop |
Q: I have two boys on the autism spectrum. Both attend public school in Texas. I have had a hard time ...
A: The law isn't specific regarding the amount of time that a public education agency has to provide ...
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| a parent's right to review data | 11/12/2009 | Tim Runner |
Q: I have two boys on the autism spectrum. Both attend public school in Texas. I have had a hard time ...
A: The law says that when requested in writting, the school is to provide you with assessment results ...
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| special education question | 11/12/2009 | Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed. |
Q: I have two boys on the autism spectrum. Both attend public school in Texas. I have what I hope is a ...
A: This is a great question. I searched your Texas code of regulations becuase some states do require ...
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| 504 Plan | 11/12/2009 | Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed. |
Q: I have a daughter in 6th grade who has been diagnosed with OCD. I have asked the school to make ...
A: again, Ann--I think the school could tell you almost anything, but it would not be appropriate for ...
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| 504 Plan | 11/12/2009 | Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed. |
Q: I have a daughter in 6th grade who has been diagnosed with OCD. I have asked the school to make ...
A: An outpatient program for Anxiety/OCD for a 6th grader may contain some instructional time and it ...
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| 504 | 11/11/2009 | Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed. |
Q: I am a 12 yeer old disleksic student. I go to cm (contint masturee) to take tests and hard ...
A: A school does not have to spend money developing a 504 plan. The law does not have funding. The ...
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| speech services, etc | 11/1/2009 | Tim Runner |
Q: We had IEP for hearing impaired daughter in May last year. District could not offer more than twice ...
A: You should attend the new IEP because the district has the right to call one. At this IEP, explain ...
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| Education | 10/31/2009 | Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed. |
Q: I am a teacher which is easier to learn reading throuth is it construtive or analysis?
A: I am providing you with an article with plenty of research studies that indicate the research based ...
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| 30 day transfer-in IEP | 10/28/2009 | Norm Bishop |
Q: I am a SPED teacher in CA. A student transferred into our district last week and was placed in my ...
A: The short answer to your question is that the Individuals with Disabilities Act does not have any ...
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| special services denied? | 10/27/2009 | Norm Bishop |
Q: I am a high school teacher in Arizona. My school administrators have recently held a meeting to ...
A: When a purchase involves the educational needs of a special education identified student, the IEP ...
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| play and routine experiences | 10/27/2009 | Holly Cihla |
Q: Please when a 5 years old is engaged in both play and routine experiences. Do you know one ...
A: Emma- thank you for the question. I am not real clear on what you are asking. I can define those ...
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| my 15 year old iep | 10/22/2009 | Holly Cihla |
Q: i don understand my sons iep and how it is working for him when the teachers are so negative twards ...
A: Marie- thank you for the question. I would have to see your son's IEP to explain it to you, but I ...
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| Deaf-Blind Education | 10/21/2009 | Norm Bishop |
Q: I am in the Gifted and Talented Independent Research Program at my high school. Through this program ...
A: First, congratulations on your accomplishments in being placed into this awesome program. Your ...
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| short concentration span | 10/21/2009 | Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed. |
Q: My five year old child has above average inteligence speaks fluently, has a very sharp observation, ...
A: Five year olds are only just beginning to write. Cursive writing will work better for some 5 year ...
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| SPED referrals | 10/19/2009 | Tim Runner |
Q: what is the time line for holding a ppt 1 when a parent makes a request for special education ...
A: There is no timeline for holding a PPT-1 (also called an SST Meeting in some areas). The law says ...
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| I need help pfor my 11 year old daughter | 10/19/2009 | Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed. |
Q: My daughter just entered Middle School in Clifton NJ. She has been in the Wallington District from ...
A: You have been suspecting that your daughter has an educational disability for a long time. You ...
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| 504 vs. IEP for 2 1/2 year old | 10/18/2009 | Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed. |
Q: Davis, So that you are better able to answer my questions, I've included some background ...
A: First, I am very glad your daughter has benefitted from the intervention you wisely implemented ...
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| Follow- prior written notice 504 Plan. Can a school put this in a 504 Plan? | 10/18/2009 | Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed. |
Q: In my child's 504 Plan the school included: "The parent will limit email communication to one per ...
A: J, I would not try to advise you specifically about your daughter's needs, but I would definitely ...
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| Follow- prior written notice 504 Plan. Can a school put this in a 504 Plan? | 10/18/2009 | Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed. |
Q: In my child's 504 Plan the school included: "The parent will limit email communication to one per ...
A: Qualified individuals under the Rehabilitation Act, Section 504, are entitled to FAPE, just like ...
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| learning disabilities | 10/18/2009 | Holly Cihla |
Q: having a child with learning disabilities, at the time to choose a school placement is the least ...
A: Esther- thank you for the question. I am so sorry about the delay in getting back to you. I've ...
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| Grading problem | 10/17/2009 | Tim Runner |
Q: My daughter is 14 and in the 8th grade. She was diagnosed with aspergers two years ago. I just found ...
A: They should not be using these criteria for academic grades. They can use them for citizenship ...
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| Can a school put this in a 504 Plan? | 10/17/2009 | Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed. |
Q: In my child's 504 Plan the school included: "The parent will limit email communication to one per ...
A: I think it is time for you to be rigorous about removing this from your child's 504 plan. When I see ...
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| IEP for PSAT | 10/14/2009 | Tim Runner |
Q: Good Morning, My daughter has an IEP for Dyslexia and goes to a public school... Her IEP state 2.5 ...
A: It is up to the company that publishes the PSAT to set the rules. I suggest you contact them and ...
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| Adaptive P.E. | 10/14/2009 | Norm Bishop |
Q: If a child qualifies for Adaptive P.E. due to severe physical disability does the district need to ...
A: The issue of Adaptive PE can be provided either through a 504 plan or an IEP. It really depends ...
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| advice on matthew spencer acquired brain injury from birth | 10/14/2009 | Norm Bishop |
Q: Please advise regarding my god son Matthew. From a Transversal Lie Birth, Should have been c ...
A: The legal system rarely treats persons with documented disabilities as they do those with in tact ...
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| 504 Qualification | 10/13/2009 | Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed. |
Q: Is it possible for a student to qualify for a 504 who did not qualify for Special Education but has ...
A: Sheri, Yes, if a child is not found eligible for special education and related services under the ...
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| IEP | 10/13/2009 | Tim Runner |
Q: My son, who is 2 1/2 years old was recently diagnosed as autistic by the psychologist from Early ...
A: I am very pleased that your son has been diagnosed early and is receiving the services he needs. ...
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| 1:1 Aide in Non Public School | 10/12/2009 | Tim Runner |
Q: My 6 year old son has bipolar/ADHD we live in ny nassau county are we allowed to request an aide for ...
A: Unfortunately, I can't give you a good answer to your questions because I don't have enough ...
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| IEP for autism? | 10/9/2009 | Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed. |
Q: We had him tested last year at 4 1/2 from child study at pre k level and he passed most of the ...
A: Michelle, Your question is about eligibility for special education, and the multidisciplinary team ...
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| Manifestation meeting and IEP meetings | 10/5/2009 | Tim Runner |
Q: A special education student on an IEP is having a Manifestation Meeing. The student is tuition-in ...
A: Both LEA's should attend IEP's and Manifestation meetings since both are involved in the student's ...
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| Private School & 504 Plan & College Board | 10/5/2009 | Richard Taylor |
Q: My son has been receiving accommodations since grade 4 at a private school. Early on, these ...
A: This is a very complicated and difficult position for you and your son to be in. Firstly you ...
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| IEP/PT/Homeschool | 10/4/2009 | Tim Runner |
Q: Ok, well Pat(My son) will graduate 8th grade this year. He has an IEP based on his physical ...
A: Under the law, school districts are required to provide special education services to qualifying ...
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| LSE and Sp Ed | 10/3/2009 | Holly Cihla |
Q: LSE and Sp Ed laws truly help Sp Ed students. I am concerned about the main population of elementary ...
A: RoseTherese- I would get the PE, music and art teachers together with this child's special ...
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| LRE and Special Ed | 10/3/2009 | Michelle R. Davis, M. Ed. |
Q: LSE and Sp Ed laws truly help Sp Ed students. I am concerned about the main population of elementary ...
A: and thank you for following up. In this situation, the 'special' classes like art and music ...
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