do parents have the right to request that their child be tested for special education?
152110
Personally, I believe ALL children should be tested.  But as a parent, it is not only your right, but also your responsibility, to see that your child is given the best education available/possible.
677895
First look at the department of education website for the basic rights for your state.. Here is the one I found that should take you right to special education... www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/  Another site to check out is wrights law - I refer to this site almost daily! www.wrightslaw.com   Wrights law is so informative you will not only find information about speal needs, but also resources for your specific state and Plenty of info on the individual education plan (IEP) and helping to create the best education plan possible.
1010095
Yes you have to have a document that allows you to seek medical treatment for them in the case of an emergency. You need their parents insurance information.
537152
If they are wanting a drug test from you, then something (or someone) gave them reason. CPS can't force you, the judge can. It is in your own best interest to do as they ask so that you can keep custody of your children. Yeah, it's a royal pain, but in the end, your proving to them and society that you are a decent parent and do whatever it takes to be with your children.
1070132
If you have a teacher who is not following your child's IEP modifications (such as frequent prompting), report him/her to the principal. If the problems still exist, call a new IEP and demand that training for the teacher be included in the IEP...yes, teacher training can be listed and then must be done by the district. It looks like the teacher you are dealing with does not understand that the need for the prompting will not go away, and that it is not a matter of your child "learning to behave correctly." Yes, this teacher needs more training. Big time. As well as an attitude adjustment.\n\nUnfortunately, regular ed teachers are NOT prepared for dealing with disabilities in their classrooms. They take ONE "Intro to Special Education course" before they graduate, and then get NO continuing professional development training in disabilities, unless forced to by IEPs. \n\nThere are wonderful regular ed teachers out there who do have the instincts and/or go out and educate themselves, are open to information and are flexible in their classrooms so that special ed teachers and therapists can provide ideas and support....\n\nAnd there are regular ed teachers who just want to teach the packaged curriculum, and resent having to do anything outside the "routine."  They often see the behaviors and learning difficulties from their students with disabilities as willfulness rather than a manifestation of the disability. After all, most kids with disabilities have normal smarts.... and all the teacher sees is the normal smarts combined with the non-learning or not-on-task.... \n\nIt requires VOCAL PARENTS to change this... we special ed teachers, and the therapists, have no clout regarding the behavior of our colleagues. 99% of education laws and programs are set through lawsuits, not legislation.\n\nGo get 'em!
705164
call the school psychologist, or the district psychologist. they have a certain amount of days to respond, and provide testing once the request is made...you might have to fill out a request for testing form...make copies of everything you give out. do some research for your state/county on what the laws are regarding educational testing. document any/all phone calls and follow up verbal requests with written requests. don't forget to also call the school superintendent if you need to. i've worked in spec. ed for many years, and raised a special needs child...i've literally had to take the district to court (several times) for failing to provide my son with the educational assistance/tools that were written into his i.e.p. (individualized educational plan). there are also advocacy groups, and parent coordinators through the mental health system, in most counties.\nin my experience, school districts can be very non-parent friendly. you may come up against officials who say there is no money for testing your child, etc...they are not above trying to make a parent feel guilty either...don't buy into it. nobody cares about your child like you do, and if you don't push the issue, your child will not get the help he is entitled to.  i hope this was helpful...very best of luck to you. you can also go to dr.phil's website to get more ld, a.d.d., adhd, dyslexia, etc. info from dr. frank lawless.
90945
There are many legal ramifications. If you are the legal parent, the one who is on the birth right or the legal guardian, then yes you have a right to see them. If you are not the legal guardian then no. There are also certain things you can and cannot see. You have a right to see what pertains to your child, and your child only. The district has the right to protect and keep communications within the district private. In other words, official documents only. Grades, discipline records, medical issues. As far as things that are in regards to teachers and their confidentiality, no, you have no right to that. The key word is, are you the legal guardian....that is the biggest question in regards to this topic.
851624
I think it's vital that both parents and professionals work together, especially when SEN children are involved. By working together they'll be able to help the child develop further and share any achievements/concerns for one another to look out for.
431300
We have kids at our school with feeding tubes, etc.\n\nOur district requires that the PARENT come in and train nursing staff, teachers, and EA's who will be working with the child, and then sign a waiver of liability.\n\nHowever, I am in NM. You really need to have your district's central special ed office check their lawbooks.
127135
I don't know.  Most states will allow you when have your parents permission
148474
ask from your parent !
632981
I have to disagree about the private schools.  Private schools are not required by law to provide special education assistance.  They do not receive government funding; therefore, they do not have to follow government mandates and laws concerning education.  That includes highly qualified teachers.  \n\nCharter schools run by municipalities or universities are solid.  They have the financial backing that keeps them out of trouble.  The charter I work for is wonderful when it comes to special needs students.  Each of the teachers is highly qualified plus dual certified in special education.  It is a requirement of our employment.  In addition, each teacher has an aide in the classroom to assist with instruction, discipline, etc.  We are trained in integrated instruction, differentiated instruction, and many other modification and accommodation methods.  \n\nMore to the point, though, the public school system is required by law to provide a free and appropriate education for all students.  This includes special needs children.  If your son has a diagnosed learning difference, the school district has to provide services that will facilitate his educational progress.  There is no way around that.  It is the law.  Make certain you attend ARD meetings and make certain you get your voice heard.
118218
I do this for a living, and could give you a dreadfully long answer.  Some considerations are-  Did the school evaluate him/do an IEP?  Has he received a diagnosis from a child psychiatrist?  If so, this may afford some protection as a "special needs" child, which changes the rules for the school.  Even though they may seem autonomous, they aren't.  I would search under special education law, and there may be a public law project in your state that might take the case free of charge.  The same holds true for your daughter.  If she has needed professional help due to school issues, it changes the rules.  Also, inquire of local mental health providers in your state about "wraparound" services, which could send an adult to school with your child each day.  This is how it is in my state, but not in all states.  Good luck.
701340
Only if it's ordered by a court of law.  You can tell the judge you think her mental health poses a threat to the child, but it's up to him to order the test.\n\nBy the way, during custody proceedings it's usually standard to take a test like a MMPI.  If you just ask for it they will probably order it, but of course both sides will have to take it.
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Students do have freedom of speech as long as it does not disrupt the educational environment. However, it is usually up to the adults to decide what disrupts and what does not. As far as refusing to do the test, I'm sure there will be consequences such as failing P.E. or having your parents called in. Also, it is not legal to send personal information about a student (grades, discipline information, etc.) to anyone without your parents' permission. If the results of your test are sent somewhere, they will not have your name on it. \n\nIf you still plan to refuse to take the test, you need to weigh the possible consequences and decide if it is worth it to you or not. Chances are, what ever happens will not negatively affect the rest of your life, no matter how it seems right now.
1187180
Yes, you are very right.  I agree.  Parents should have to show their children's US birth certificates at the time of registration of their children in school.  For the ones born here, okay, of course they can go to school in the US.  For the ones not born here and no legal documentation for being in the US, no they should NOT be able to go to school in the US.  Their parents are the ones at fault for bringing them to the US illegally.  If they really care about their children and want them to get a US education, then they should have thought about that before and should have applied legally to come into the US with their children.  Or, they should have left their children at home in their own country, applied for themselves a work visa in the US and send money home to pay for their children to go to a proper school in their own country.  American taxpayers should NOT have to foot the bill to educate their children.  I feel sorry for these children for having such thoughtless parents as to bring them into another country illegally, but we cannot afford to pay for everything for them.
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It's preferable to the school district because it's confidential and they can tell you to fuck off and because it's confidential no one will know and it won't become part of the record.  \n\nIt's unfortunate, but go to "Protection and Advocacy" site and request the book they have entitled "Special Education Rights and Responsibilities".  You will be well armed and more able to protect your child.