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Question RE: Testing
| Thu, 02-14-2008 - 1:39am |
I received our "referral" letter in the mail this morning. First of all, there is a specific note about how DD's PRESCHOOL is concerned about everything but that "parent is not at all concerned". Say what? I called about this and my (rather snotty) IEP Coordinator said she would "note it on her copy". Therefore, it also does not state my specific concerns. So, I think I am going to write a letter correcting this, state that I am indeed concerned

Hi Jujuty,
Okay all I can add is about a few things, one being the documentation with your first paragraph about you not having concerns.
First of all {{{HUGS}}} to you. Next, I would be jumping all over them telling anyone you don't seem concerned, however be careful in the way you choose to respond. Instead of saying "I would like this corrected, I am concerned" say something along the lines of "I received my copy of this letter. It stated that I was unconcerned about my child. I would like to specify that not only am I concerned about my child,
First a question, did you have to sign the referral they sent home and send it back?
They cannot start an assessment prior to signing what is called an "Assessment Plan". On an assessment plan there is typically a place for parents to write in any additional areas of concern. You have the right to ask for additional testing if you don't feel what they are doing is complete.
Other than that it really isn't a huge thing at this time to have written what your concerns are other than to make sure they are testing ALL areas of concern.
However, once the testing is done and they have the IEP meeting there are areas on there for parents to list any additional concerns which are not addressed in the IEP. During the IEP you then need to make sure all concerns are listed and addressed in the IEP somewhere.
As for typical children doing what your kids do, well sure but it is on a totally different level or in a totally different way. That is a common cop out. Don't take it to heart.
Renee
So, this is what I came up with as my letter. I embellished with the niceties a little as