http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/281544/IS-A-SCHOOL-REQUIRED-TO-PROVIDE-TUTOR-TO-FAILING-STUDENT 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? GreatSchools en-us romacox 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 ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/281544/IS-A-SCHOOL-REQUIRED-TO-PROVIDE-TUTOR-TO-FAILING-STUDENT?cpage=1#comment_308952 5100.308952 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:41:46 -0800 DEEYANA 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 ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/281544/IS-A-SCHOOL-REQUIRED-TO-PROVIDE-TUTOR-TO-FAILING-STUDENT?cpage=1#comment_281790 5100.281790 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:20:47 -0800 trooper 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 ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/281544/IS-A-SCHOOL-REQUIRED-TO-PROVIDE-TUTOR-TO-FAILING-STUDENT?cpage=1#comment_281774 5100.281774 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:02:55 -0800 michellea 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 ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/281544/IS-A-SCHOOL-REQUIRED-TO-PROVIDE-TUTOR-TO-FAILING-STUDENT?cpage=1#comment_281749 5100.281749 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:06:59 -0800 healthy11 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 ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/281544/IS-A-SCHOOL-REQUIRED-TO-PROVIDE-TUTOR-TO-FAILING-STUDENT?cpage=1#comment_281560 5100.281560 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:07:32 -0800