http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/283022/When-your-child-has-a-big-red-X-on-their-forehead-what-do-you-do My son has attended the same school since K-garten and it seems the principal has marked him from day one. Everything they have asked me to do I have done yet they do not offer much assistance on their end - legally my son qualifies for an IEP however they will not give him one. We are now on our 4th therapist on the advice of the school HOWEVER none of them agree with the school so I am told to find another one. My son is advanced educationally and our problem seems to be more of a discipline problem (almost tit for tat) - any suggestions on who to talk to in the school system. I am to the point of calling my attorney as well as the school board as it is apparent that we are at an impass. My son is miserable and HATES school and I spend a lot of time emailing teachers and making phone calls when I should be working. HELP!!!!!!! GreatSchools en-us fluffy1993 I represented an autistic student at his IEP with a home health service, and was furious with the discipline slips presented by his so-called "aide" and the constant flow of ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/283022/When-your-child-has-a-big-red-X-on-their-forehead-what-do-you-do?cpage=1#comment_628367 5100.628367 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:59:54 -0700 SandandSandals You say "My son is miserable and HATES school." That quote should give you your answer. You need to find him a new school. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/283022/When-your-child-has-a-big-red-X-on-their-forehead-what-do-you-do?cpage=1#comment_345782 5100.345782 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:43:53 -0800 andyhanfmann If your son's only classification is gifted, you will have to look at state regs since gited is not covered by any federal protection. You must look at your state's ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/283022/When-your-child-has-a-big-red-X-on-their-forehead-what-do-you-do?cpage=1#comment_332209 5100.332209 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:26:10 -0800 disgusteddad great link healthy11, she can also use a legal aid attorney in her area to help her find an attorney that specializes in educational discrimination, even if she doesn't qualify ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/283022/When-your-child-has-a-big-red-X-on-their-forehead-what-do-you-do?cpage=1#comment_297582 5100.297582 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 05:29:57 -0800 healthy11 disgusteddad, it sounds, from FedUpMom's original posting, that she has already had her child evaluated for learning and attention difficulties by private professionals (pediatricians aren't generally qualified to evaluate for ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/283022/When-your-child-has-a-big-red-X-on-their-forehead-what-do-you-do?cpage=1#comment_296798 5100.296798 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:05:24 -0800 disgusteddad Take your child to his pediatrician and have him evaluated for learning disabilities, adhd etc. then take the evaluation results to the school board district representative and demand an iep ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/283022/When-your-child-has-a-big-red-X-on-their-forehead-what-do-you-do?cpage=2#comment_296790 5100.296790 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:51:36 -0800 dreammom I called the state school board and they said they do not get involved with the local school boards or schools. What are they there for then. My son was ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/283022/When-your-child-has-a-big-red-X-on-their-forehead-what-do-you-do?cpage=2#comment_296684 5100.296684 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:45:57 -0800 dreammom What school does he go to. I went through the same thing. It got so bad with the principal that in 12th grade he would call me crying from the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/283022/When-your-child-has-a-big-red-X-on-their-forehead-what-do-you-do?cpage=2#comment_296683 5100.296683 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:44:16 -0800 mpballet To the mom who's son attended the same school now has Big X.OOOhhh my dear absolutely call the board they will help you, we have done that in the past, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/283022/When-your-child-has-a-big-red-X-on-their-forehead-what-do-you-do?cpage=2#comment_296530 5100.296530 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:08:34 -0800 disgusteddad you should write letters to the school board and maybe ask the principal why your child is on his red mark list.but in fairness to your child you do need ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/283022/When-your-child-has-a-big-red-X-on-their-forehead-what-do-you-do?cpage=2#comment_289161 5100.289161 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 07:47:13 -0800 sharie001 First of all you need to make your request for an evaluation to the district spec ed office since the principal is being uncooperative.Next, are there any other public schools ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/283022/When-your-child-has-a-big-red-X-on-their-forehead-what-do-you-do?cpage=3#comment_283119 5100.283119 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:27:31 -0800 healthy11 I'm not an attorney, but the parent of a highly gifted teen who also has ADHD (as well as dyslexia and dysgraphia) and I have assembled a lot of resources ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/283022/When-your-child-has-a-big-red-X-on-their-forehead-what-do-you-do?cpage=3#comment_283084 5100.283084 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:04:07 -0800 odachimaster Screw the school send certified letters to all the school board members as well as the superintendent Note the followIng: The schools request and your follow through all therapists results ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/283022/When-your-child-has-a-big-red-X-on-their-forehead-what-do-you-do?cpage=3#comment_283055 5100.283055 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:53:32 -0800 FedUpMom My son in the past three years by the schools testing has shown him to be ADHD - however medicated for this diagnosis has not shown any difference so this ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/283022/When-your-child-has-a-big-red-X-on-their-forehead-what-do-you-do?cpage=3#comment_283045 5100.283045 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:12:42 -0800 FedUpMom Thank you for responding - my son is 9 and in the 3rd grade. The school has never done an FBA and there is no BIP in place. Based on ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/283022/When-your-child-has-a-big-red-X-on-their-forehead-what-do-you-do?cpage=3#comment_283044 5100.283044 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:09:26 -0800 healthy11 How old is your son/what grade now? What is your son's diagnosis? Has he had an FBA (Functional Behavioral Assessment) and is there a BIP (Behavioral Intervention Plan) in place? ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/283022/When-your-child-has-a-big-red-X-on-their-forehead-what-do-you-do?cpage=4#comment_283035 5100.283035 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:35:21 -0800