You've requested an evaluation, but it was denied and you aren't sure of the next steps. We've outlined what you should do next in the infographic below.
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If you have noticed that your child is struggling, event at the preschool level, don't ignore it. As early as preschool, the signs of dyslexia can be present. Preschoolers or Kindergarten age children with dyslexia may:
Many times, school encourage the wait and see method, their a boy/girl, the need time to mature, things just haven't clicked. These are all stall tactics and are a waste of your son's or daughters precious time. The earlier you find out what is happening the better off your child will be in the long run. Back in my advocacy days, I had a client who had been evaluated and found to be a student with dyslexia at age six. Up until middle school, he was enrolled in private school. He presented as an unusual case because he had a significantly higher comprehension rate than should have been seen and enjoyed writing, at a level three to four years above his current grade level. Fast forward to an IEP meeting to discuss results showing a lower than expected reading level. The reading "specialist" a term I will use loosely, began spouting off her qualifications to hodge podge together a reading program. It included work with two specialists who espoused the benefits of whole language and a handful of weekend seminars. She was not all to pleased when her offer for remediation was declined. Although most schools are going to try to convince you that they have a specialist, like the one I mentioned or a scientifically based, peer reviewed reading program, it is very unlikely that they do or what they have to offer is going to be effective for a student with dyslexia. A school will not willingly offer Orton-Gillingham (OG) tutoring/remediation. Almost always, it is because the school does not have anyone with OG training and certification. That combined with they'd have to pay to have someone trained and they don't want any of the other parents to find out they spent money on training. In the 1930’s neurologist Dr. Samuel T. Orton and educator, psychologist Anna Gillingham developed the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction for students with Dyslexia but the approach can be beneficial for all learners. 📣💔 I've been summoned countless times to IEP meetings 📑📚 after a parent has bravely disclosed a medical diagnosis 🩺📋 for their child. The heartbreak sets in when the team – or truly, the other side of the table – denies their child any services. 😔 There are typically two complications at work. 🔄 Firstly, simply having a disability ❌ doesn't automatically pave the way for individualized services. 🔍🧩 Secondly, schools often seem obliged to dismiss the diagnosis from the medical professional 👩⚕️👨⚕️ or claim that the child doesn't meet the criteria for services. 🏫🚫 #IEPMeetings #DisabilityServices #SchoolSupport 🎒🎓 This morning in the local newspaper, there was a child find education brief from a location school district. Sadly, it contained a significant amount of incorrect information. It stated: "XXX screens special-needs students School City — XX Public Schools looks to identify children who may be in need of special education services. The child must be found to have a documented disability, must not be making effective progress in the general curriculum and need specialized instruction or related services. Students who live in XXX who are enrolled in private schools or have left school without a diploma also may be eligible. Screening appointments for children ages 3 to 5 may be made by calling ... For concerns about students ages 5 to 22, contact the special education office at ..." Here is the actual child find information: "Schools are required to locate, identify and evaluate all children with disabilities from birth through age 21. The Child Find mandate applies to all children who reside within a State, including children who attend private schools and public schools, highly mobile children, migrant children, homeless children, and children who are wards of the state. (20 U.S.C. 1412(a)(3)) This includes all children who are suspected of having a disability, including children who receive passing grades and are "advancing from grade to grade." (34 CFR 300.111(c)) The law does not require children to be "labeled" or classified by their disability. (20 U.S.C. 1412(a)(3)(B); 34 CFR 300.111(d))." Please note that if you see your child struggling but they are receiving passing grades, advancing to the next grade, or are over the age of five, you can, in writing, refer them to the principal for evaluation to determine if they needs specialized education to meet their unique needs. Here is a form that you can use to send to the principal, guidance counselor, or the special education director at your child's school. Initial Evaluation Request
(EZIne) 📚 Navigating the world of parenting for children with dyslexia can present significant challenges. It's common for parents to grapple with finding the most suitable educational path for their kids. Despite their best intentions, pinpointing the perfect learning environment can be a complex task. Given the distinctive learning needs of children with dyslexia, finding the right school tailored to their requirements can feel like a daunting task 🏫💭. The question often arises: Should parents opt for a private tutor or should they choose a regular school environment for their child? However, due to the unique challenges faced by dyslexic children in grasping letters and words, their learning journey differs substantially from average children 📝💡. Therefore, parents need to exercise extreme caution and make an informed choice about the school that can best cater to their child's unique learning needs. The choice between a private and a public school can often leave parents in a conundrum, especially for those whose children are dyslexic 🔄🤔. Many assume that opting for a private school will ensure their child's needs are addressed effectively. While private schools offer an excellent student-teacher ratio, it doesn't guarantee specialized provisions for dyslexic students. Children with dyslexia require distinctive educational strategies different from their peers. Selecting a school that caters to these unique needs can bring about transformative changes in their learning process 🎒🎯. Recognizing the struggle to find the most suitable school for dyslexic children, the following pointers aim to provide crucial guidance for this significant decision. #ParentingDyslexia #DyslexiaEducation #InclusiveSchools #SchoolChoice #EducationForAll 📚🌐🎓🧠💫 . 🔍Came across an intriguing ad from the lead of a local #DisabilityRights group . Remember the video of a man removing a plastic straw from a sea turtle's nose 🐢💔, That triggered a #PlasticStrawBan wave 🌊. Undeniably, the video left us all shaken – because who wouldn't feel for the poor turtle? 🙁💚 Yet, the convo took a sharp turn from applause 👏 to controversy when disability rights organizations stood up against the straw ban . Is it #EcoFriendly or #Discriminatory? What's your take? 🤔 Here is a handout that offers a look at some of the most common myths surrounding dyslexia. Please feel free to download it, share it, or disseminate it on your blog, website, or social media pages. (BPT) - The education 🎓 children receive today will be their lifelong companion. School 🏫 is a crucial part of the learning process, but the enlightenment doesn't halt when the school bell rings 🔔 at the end of the day. "Education 📚 and family 👨👩👧👦 go hand in hand," declares Ellen Marks, curriculum director of Bricks 4 Kidz 🧱, an award-winning 🏆 summer camp and after-school program. "Parents who actively participate in supporting classroom learning will see not only their children's education blooming 🌼, but their bond with them too." The commencement of the new year 🎉 is a prime time to assess what you're doing right ✔️ and where you could refine to better support your child's learning journey 🚀. Marks puts forward these brilliant ideas 💡 certain to help you stick to this resolution in 2023 and beyond:-------------------------------------------------------------------------> I belong to a Mom group and recently a mom asked the other Moms for suggestions on creative or proven ways to come up with more money. I jumped right in because through both ways, I have paid for college and for expensive summer programs for my child. I have had some really great, albeit challenging, experiences with getting things done. For example, we were once lucky enough to get accepted to a summer program for kids with dyslexia. The caveat, it was going to cost us a minimum of $7,500. Now, good on you if you have that chunk of change lying around, but we didn't. However, I knew it was paramount to our child's success that we figure out a way to pay for it. Here is what we did: |
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