There are two main occasions when you would write a parent concerns letter. When you are RSVP’ing to the invitation to the annual IEP meeting. When you have concerns and wish to request something like an IEP meeting, more evaluations, a change to the IEP and so on. I recommend that yo...
OSEP has addressed this in aDear Colleague letter about “saying Dyslexia.” As a parent who is advocating to get an appropriate education for their child, arguing terms is not where I would waste my time about the term used. Many schools will tell you they can’t evaluate or diagnose dys...
The student has an active and locked IEP AND at least one date of the plan falls within the reporting period. The student has an active and locked Evaluation AND the Effective Date of the evaluation falls within the reporting period.
Write a letter to the School/Board of Ed expressing your concerns and questions about what IDEA requires. Request a written copy of the Board’s policy. Ask for a prompt response so you can be fully prepared for the next meeting as a member of the IEP team. You’ll find advice about ...