MY 2ND GRADER IS IS FAILING READING, LANGUAGE AND WRITING. THE TEACHER AND DIRECTOR ARE SETTING UP A SST MEETING, BUT IN THE MEANTIME SHE CONTINUES TO FAIL HER EXAMS. HOW CAN GET HER HELP IMMEDIATELY?
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Having worked in the Public School system, I can say the meeting can be a good thing. However be aware of the following, and do your own research.
1. Many hands on Learners (Kinesthetic learners) are mis-diagnosed as ADD, slow learners.... You can learn alot about this personality type in the book "Please Understand Me II" by David Keirsey. It is available at Barnes and Nobles search.barnesandnoble.com/book
2. 50% of the population are hands on learners. I have seen many children begin to believe they are not as smart as others simply because the school system fails them. Yet give these kids a bike, a skate board, a computer game, a board game...they demonstrate their super intellegence.
1. Many hands on Learners (Kinesthetic learners) are mis-diagnosed as ADD, slow learners.... You can learn alot about this personality type in the book "Please Understand Me II" by David Keirsey. It is available at Barnes and Nobles search.barnesandnoble.com/book
2. 50% of the population are hands on learners. I have seen many children begin to believe they are not as smart as others simply because the school system fails them. Yet give these kids a bike, a skate board, a computer game, a board game...they demonstrate their super intellegence.
I agree with everyone about requesting a full evaluation in writing.
(The school may be required to give your dd free and private tutoring if they(the school) did not meet AYP for two consecutive years)
(The school may be required to give your dd free and private tutoring if they(the school) did not meet AYP for two consecutive years)
Keep on top of the assessments. Request both psychological and educational assessments. You can request that the school move up the testing. In the meantime, find out what can be done during this period to prevent your child from developing a negative attitude about school and learning.
Good Luck, and please keep us posted!
Good Luck, and please keep us posted!
Healthy has given you some good advice and resources. You are not alone. My son began having trouble as early as Kindergarten and was diagnosed with language based learning disabilities at the end of Kindergarten.
Please, have your child evaluated. At the SST meeting, the teachers may suggest a number of supports and programs to help him. Feel free to take the supports, but DO NOT let them convince you to put off testing.
Bring a letter to the meeting that requests testing. THEY MUST DO IT, if you ask in writing. An evaluation will jump start the special education eligiblity process.
In most states, the school must test within about 60 days. They will write a report that includes observations, interpretation, test results and recommendations. You get a copy and meet with a team to go over the results. The team (and you are an equal member) will then determine if he meets the criteria for special education. If he does, you will write an IEP, individualized Education Program.
Once your child is on an IEP you have certain protections that can help you more easily advocate for a solid education.
Post back if you have more questions. In the meantime, I also welcome you to the Learning and Attention Difficulties Group at community.greatschools.net/gro
I think you will find great support and experience there and we can make your journey a bit easier!
Please, have your child evaluated. At the SST meeting, the teachers may suggest a number of supports and programs to help him. Feel free to take the supports, but DO NOT let them convince you to put off testing.
Bring a letter to the meeting that requests testing. THEY MUST DO IT, if you ask in writing. An evaluation will jump start the special education eligiblity process.
In most states, the school must test within about 60 days. They will write a report that includes observations, interpretation, test results and recommendations. You get a copy and meet with a team to go over the results. The team (and you are an equal member) will then determine if he meets the criteria for special education. If he does, you will write an IEP, individualized Education Program.
Once your child is on an IEP you have certain protections that can help you more easily advocate for a solid education.
Post back if you have more questions. In the meantime, I also welcome you to the Learning and Attention Difficulties Group at community.greatschools.net/gro
I think you will find great support and experience there and we can make your journey a bit easier!
Rhair79, unfortunately the school isn't required to provide any special tutoring/remediation unless your daughter has an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) for diagnosed learning disabilities....The SST meeting can get the evaluation process started, but in some schools they use it as a "delay tactic" while they try different things before agreeing to test your child.
I noticed from your "bio" that you've got another child in kindergarten, who has LDs? Unfortunately, there do seem to be some "hereditary tendancies" to different learning issues, and if you've already got one diagnosed child, chances are higher that your daughter might also have learning issues. I would NOT leave the SST meeting without having submitted a written request, authorizing the school to do a complete comprehensive educational evaluation for your daughter. Sites like www.concordspedpac.org and www.wrightslaw.com can help guide you as far as your special education rights.
In addition, I'd like to invite you to join and post any more questions in Greatschools Learning and Attention Difficulties Group at community.greatschools.net/gro
P.S. Many people consider using all capital letters when posting as "SHOUTING." I know your daughter's situation is upsetting, but if you're able, it would be better not to write in all caps. If there's a medical or visual reason that it's easier, just let a moderator know! :o)
I noticed from your "bio" that you've got another child in kindergarten, who has LDs? Unfortunately, there do seem to be some "hereditary tendancies" to different learning issues, and if you've already got one diagnosed child, chances are higher that your daughter might also have learning issues. I would NOT leave the SST meeting without having submitted a written request, authorizing the school to do a complete comprehensive educational evaluation for your daughter. Sites like www.concordspedpac.org and www.wrightslaw.com can help guide you as far as your special education rights.
In addition, I'd like to invite you to join and post any more questions in Greatschools Learning and Attention Difficulties Group at community.greatschools.net/gro
P.S. Many people consider using all capital letters when posting as "SHOUTING." I know your daughter's situation is upsetting, but if you're able, it would be better not to write in all caps. If there's a medical or visual reason that it's easier, just let a moderator know! :o)
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