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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 502373" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>I can't remember if they did an Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluation already? Did they?</p><p></p><p>At this point, I wonder.... IF they HAVE done the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) testing and the evaluation is complete, then you have a right to disagree with the evaluation and to request a complete independent evaluation paid for by the district. </p><p></p><p>Now of course they ARE paid by the district. BUT really if there are few options for the district to go to, then they may not be very worried about being perfectly honest and to do a good job (I actually have not met an independent evaluator who just played the school party line...usually they back the parents if there really is an issue.... in the cases I have been a part of, and I except in one case, was always glad) I know all areas are different in this respect.</p><p></p><p> So, given the data you have I believe you could really first make a case for them to consider it, and then if they refuse, insist on an independent evaluation. they are going to be better off giving him services by the time this is done. Afterall, the therapists are on salary and already seeing kids. They are already working those hours. They would get more pupil monies if your son IS identified so at this point I get frustrated to say it would cost the district more to get him on an IEP. He does not have a disability area right now that is going to be a big bucks problem for the district. He would just be added to the case load. But if they argue and have to hire independent folks and have to go to mediation or whatever.... yeah, that costs money and you are not the parent to give up so they really should suck it up now! (Ok that is my fantasy for you, I admit)</p><p></p><p>Do you have a chance to get an advocate? I think the woman you talked to should be able to hook you up with someone who can help you sort through all of this. Sounds like that may really be beneficial. You might need to get someone further away in your state, that is OK if they are state wide advocates they can phone conference so don't shy away from any organization that is further for them than an in person meeting would allow.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 502373, member: 12886"] I can't remember if they did an Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluation already? Did they? At this point, I wonder.... IF they HAVE done the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) testing and the evaluation is complete, then you have a right to disagree with the evaluation and to request a complete independent evaluation paid for by the district. Now of course they ARE paid by the district. BUT really if there are few options for the district to go to, then they may not be very worried about being perfectly honest and to do a good job (I actually have not met an independent evaluator who just played the school party line...usually they back the parents if there really is an issue.... in the cases I have been a part of, and I except in one case, was always glad) I know all areas are different in this respect. So, given the data you have I believe you could really first make a case for them to consider it, and then if they refuse, insist on an independent evaluation. they are going to be better off giving him services by the time this is done. Afterall, the therapists are on salary and already seeing kids. They are already working those hours. They would get more pupil monies if your son IS identified so at this point I get frustrated to say it would cost the district more to get him on an IEP. He does not have a disability area right now that is going to be a big bucks problem for the district. He would just be added to the case load. But if they argue and have to hire independent folks and have to go to mediation or whatever.... yeah, that costs money and you are not the parent to give up so they really should suck it up now! (Ok that is my fantasy for you, I admit) Do you have a chance to get an advocate? I think the woman you talked to should be able to hook you up with someone who can help you sort through all of this. Sounds like that may really be beneficial. You might need to get someone further away in your state, that is OK if they are state wide advocates they can phone conference so don't shy away from any organization that is further for them than an in person meeting would allow. [/QUOTE]
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