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savebigbird

(417 posts)

29. Actually

Reply to d_r (Reply #2)

Sat Mar 9, 2013, 06:56 PM

Mar 2013

The definition of learning disability differs from state to state. Not all states are solely using discrepancy between IQ and performance as an indicator or cause for further evaluation.

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How does one flunk 5th grade? [View all] FirstLight Mar 2013 OP

I guess one might, but in this case, TEACHER and SCHOOL flunk. elleng Mar 2013 #1

Put it in writing mainstreetonce Mar 2013 #6

good idea FirstLight Mar 2013 #8

A paper trail is always a good thing. thucythucy Mar 2013 #10

hi d_r Mar 2013 #2

seriously! FirstLight Mar 2013 #4

Hang in there... onpatrol98 Mar 2013 #12

thanks FirstLight Mar 2013 #13

Actually savebigbird Mar 2013 #29

Good advice. proud2BlibKansan Mar 2013 #31

there is a new school going online on May1st....it may be a better option for your daughter. chillfactor Mar 2013 #3

yes, please PM me FirstLight Mar 2013 #7

done...good luck! chillfactor Mar 2013 #17

It is so hard when the teacher blames the child instead of hedgehog Mar 2013 #5

take a witness with you for all meetings, a friend is ok, doesn't need to be a legal advocate.... msongs Mar 2013 #9

I think you are seeing the result of Prop. 13 reteachinwi Mar 2013 #11

I wholeheartedly agree... FirstLight Mar 2013 #14

You have the right to ask the district to evaluate her for a learning disability. MannyGoldstein Mar 2013 #15

holy wow...i didn't even know that link existed! FirstLight Mar 2013 #16

My wife and I help local parents with this stuff MannyGoldstein Mar 2013 #18

What a nice thing for you and your wife to do! Rider3 Mar 2013 #20

Tremendously satisfying work MannyGoldstein Mar 2013 #26

I suspect you and your wife MoclipsHumptulips Mar 2013 #37

This sucks Rider3 Mar 2013 #19

thanks FirstLight Mar 2013 #21

The Principal just called FirstLight Mar 2013 #22

also...you wanna hear "Irony"...? FirstLight Mar 2013 #23

.... OneGrassRoot Mar 2013 #25

Well I sure can relate to you. My step-grandson might have to repeat the year also. southernyankeebelle Mar 2013 #24

yikes FirstLight Mar 2013 #27

My son had ADHD the school never told me. I worked at a doctor's office and realized southernyankeebelle Mar 2013 #28

ADHD is a medical diagnosis. Schools don't diagnose it. proud2BlibKansan Mar 2013 #32

I did but had their own evaluation team. That is the way they did it. I can only tell you what southernyankeebelle Mar 2013 #33

By not coming to school proud2BlibKansan Mar 2013 #30

As a former teacher, I can confirm this TexasBushwhacker Mar 2013 #36

Hang in there, Mom. SEMOVoter Mar 2013 #34

... FirstLight Mar 2013 #35

Update - the plot thickens FirstLight Apr 2013 #38