http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/245125/IEP-or-dyslexia-or- My 14 yr old son has always struggled in school, but learns enough to pass all the standards tests. He didn't graduate from middle school but because he passed the exit exams is now in Vista Focus Academy, which we are not happy about but have tried so many approaches with no success. No behavior problems, doesn't get into trouble, creative thinker, compassionate, socially active, no substance abuse, suffers from migraines but is controlled with chiropractor tx & occasional meds. He has never been officially tested by the school district even though we've asked. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. GreatSchools en-us dreamdancing Thank you smechede for taking time to post your thoughts. We submitted our request in writing to his school and to the district this week. I didn't know they had ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/245125/IEP-or-dyslexia-or-?cpage=1#comment_246790 5100.246790 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:45:12 -0700 smeschede Request an IEP even if your son has dyslexia, he should get an IEP. If they don't hear you you may have to go to the district and tell them ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/245125/IEP-or-dyslexia-or-?cpage=1#comment_246702 5100.246702 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:12:30 -0700