I need a school for my menatlly retarted child in maryland USA. I need the proepr guidance how I can help it o
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Oh, if you're looking at Maryland, start here:\n\nhttp://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/divisions/earlyinterv/\n\nAnd of course, The Arc for Maryland:\n\nhttp://www.thearc.org/cgi-bin/scripts/zip22-f6y4.cgi
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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.
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You need to speak with the school where you want to enroll your child first and follow the steps from there  They will most likely help you get going in the right direction
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I guess if there is no daycare center at your school, maybe you should take correspondence and seek a transfer to another school.  You could also check at your local support group and ask about special classes or programs.  You might be able to do it online.
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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.
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I'm not sure exactly who you should go to, but you might try speaking with a local Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (link below).  They handle discrimination cases and that type of thing - if the school is denying your child services that he needs, then I'm pretty sure they can help you with this at no cost to you.  \n\nIf your child hasn't officially been diagnosed as special needs, however, the school is probably not obligated to offer extra services.  In any case, the teacher should be making modifications of her instruction to reach all students no matter what level they are performing at (research the term "differentiated instruction").\n\nOther possibilities (though I don't know much about using services from these entities so I may be wrong) might be a legal aid office or the attorney general's office.  \n\nI would highly recommend documenting every conversation you have had with teachers, administrators, etc., on this subject (you might even considering putting a voice recorder on your telephone, or carrying one with you when you speak in person - in most states this is legal as long as one person participating in the conversation is aware of it, but I'd recommend checking the laws for your state).  Also document the actions they've taken (firing the aide) and all the correspondence they send you (the letter about the teacher's credentials).  Documentation goes a long way in legal proceedings if your situation goes to that extreme - it will probably also give you some leverage at the IEP meeting if someone says something that you can disprove based on your detailed, accurate records. (Be sure to keep your records factual though, don't make assumptions about what you thought you saw or understood).\n\nI would also recommend going above the principal's head to the superintendent and asking to see a copy of the teacher's license/certification.  It should state whether or not the teacher has special ed credentials.\n\nBest of luck to you!
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Try each school districts home page.  This one has every one http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/servicelearning/lea.htm
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First of all- call to the school. After that... Good luck! In which county it was? I can ask  in London (about 5 special schools)
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netboy12121, very well put from the students perspective. Very seldom do we see this.  I do work with special needs and individuals with disabilities, and we do try to impliment a normal or close to normal class room atmospher. Educators from k-12 up into the college levels are basically lazy when they have to work with people with special needs.  But guess what? its the law, they must accomidate all students.\n  Check wth your local scholl system and find out who is incharge of their special needs program.  Tell them you want an IEP (individual education program) for your child. By law they must provide this service for you.  If you are unable to find a school or services the meet your needs, contact your local Health and Human Social Service Department. They'll give you all types of information and contacts.  You may also check into your states local DVR (Department of vocational Rehabilitaion) service. Unfortunately there is usally a waiting list for their services, but get on it.  Hope I was able to help.
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Have you looked into ARVS?  It is a public charter school in Arkansas that you use at home.  It uses the k12 curriculum and you can find the ARVS website on www.k12.com.  Just click on options for your state and you should find the link there.  They may not have any openings, but if they do it will be totally free and they will ship you a computer to use as well. \n\nOtherwise check out local homeschool groups - search yahoo groups for northwest arkansas home school groups and you will find several.  There are many low or no cost resources for homeschooling but it takes a little research to find what will work for your child.\n\nThe paperwork is very easy, just fill out the letter of intent and waiver, then take it to your superintendent's office.  You'll find these forms at this site: http://arkansased.org/schools/schools_home.html
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Have you resquseted an evaluation and IEP from the school in writing?  Below is a webpage full of websites and a website I reccommend.  You need to get the free book offerred by Protection and Advocacy entitled "Special Education, Rights and Responsibilities"  This book will show you how to navagate the school district with ease.  \n\nIt appears that you do not understand the system. The school seems as if it has given you mis information.  Has your son been evaluated?  He is entitled (by federal and state law) to be evaluated and by law if he needs help the school HAS TO EVALUATE HIM FOR FREE.  \n\nThe school is mandated by federal law to pay for the child to attend special education for free.  The parents do not have to pay at all.  However, just because he needs help, he does not need to go to a special school, (by law) the school district has to place in the school closest to his home.  \n\nMost public school have special education classes.  Don't give your blanket of trust to the school just because they are the school.  Many school district have been sued BIG TIME because because they failed giving a child the lawful evaluation, placement and services that the law MANDATES.  Do not back down from the school, they are know to bully parents and students alike.  If you need more information on this matter contact me.  \n\nI am an advocate for children with special needs and I specialize in special education.  The child is suffering because the school district is not providing the services mandated by law that the child needs.  They have to provide this to the child FOR FREE, but they don't tell you that.  \n\nYou need to read this book.  I know for sure that California's version includes all of the state and federal laws for California, however the difference is that the California's version has California's state laws, but the federal laws remain teh same.  It is written in plain and simple terms and will address all of your questions, that is how it's designed.  Good Luck!
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depends sometimes its headstart, preschool or even Kindergarten. Should ask local ISD they could help out.
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The school has a speech therapist.  My daughter has a language disability and takes speech therapy at school.  It is free of charge and they are trained professionals that can help you.  The school must test and provide this to you under the "no child left behind act".  Don't let this bother you.  No 2 people are the same.  We all talk different, look different and learn different.  The people that treat you as if you are of lower intelligence ..well lets just say that is there disability.  Stand up for yourself and show them what you know when they try to give you extra help.  Show them you are not afraid and how smart you are.
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you can go to the 1100 building on drew st. for financial assistance you can get daycare through them for cheap it will be based on your income... they might even cover the "r" club that is run through the school...
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Hi\n\nIam from india. You must visit Madhuram Narayanan Centre For Exceptional Children . Go there you will find a good solution for more reference visit their website   -  www.mncindia.org
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contact the school they should have an office of disabilities (schools vary in the name of the dept thats what my school calls it) for the college he is or will be attending they should be able to recomend a model that other students have found worked well int hat particular class.\n\nthe school may be closed until tuesday for the weekend - many colleges do not open on fridays in the summer.\n\ngoodluck!!
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HI I previously lived in Wilmington NC and they had many mental health resources community based and school based (most where free) my son had an excellent teacher in a behavioral (high function autistic) class there they also had excellent classes in lower functioning autism. You can use yahoo or google to search for schools there are also some therapeutic schools that are non profit and take some kids who cannot pay you can also petition the local school district to pay for therapeutic schools within a certain area you may need an advocate check in your local community pages in your phone book they may also be able to help you for free you can also ask for out of district placement if there is a local school that can better serve your needs also check out Reedmartin.com and wrightslaw.com they have really good referrals and information for special needs kids and their education Good luck its a hard road but you can do it!