School starts soon, and you want your child's supports in place on the first day. So who do you email, and what do you say so it happens without you sounding like you're already complaining?
Your child has a plan. You're not sure what it entitles them to, or whether the school is actually doing it. That's a fair question to ask, and you're the right person to ask it.
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The short answer Your child wears hearing aids or a cochlear implant, seems to be keeping up, and the school says that's enough. It's fair to wonder if you're missing something. You're not. Here's the direct answer: yes, the school
Is your child deaf or hard of hearing, and you're wondering whether the public school has to step in? It does. Under federal law, a child who is deaf or hard of hearing can qualify for an Individualized Education Program, or IEP. That's the written special-
Your child has trouble talking, being understood, or putting words together, and you're wondering whether the school has to do anything about it. The short answer is yes. A speech or language delay can qualify your child for school support, and you have the right to ask the
The school says your child will "grow out of it," or that speech help doesn't need an Individualized Education Program (IEP). You're wondering what your child is actually entitled to, and whether "let's wait and see" is even allowed. Here&
Is my child's anxiety something the school has to help with? If your child's anxiety, depression, or behavior at school has you wondering whether the school is required to step in, you're asking the right question. The short answer: yes, it can be. A
You've been told your child's grades are fine, so why worry about an evaluation? Maybe a teacher said it kindly. Maybe someone suggested you "try some support strategies first and see." If your child is anxious, shutting down, or struggling emotionally at school, that
You asked the school to test your child, and someone suggested waiting. Maybe they want to try more classroom support first, or give it another semester, or see how things go before doing a full evaluation. You are allowed to ask for that evaluation now, and the school has to
Your child was just diagnosed with an intellectual disability, or a doctor thinks one might be there, and now you're wondering what the school has to do about it. The short answer: a diagnosis opens the door, but it doesn't hand you an Individualized Education Program
Your child's teacher or doctor said the words "developmental delay," and now you're wondering what it means for school. The short answer: yes, a developmental delay can qualify your child for an IEP. Here's how that works. An IEP is an Individualized
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If your child's school or doctor has said "let's wait and see" about a possible delay, you're probably wondering the same thing most parents wonder: Do I have to accept that? The short answer is no. You can ask for a free
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If your child has a diagnosis like asthma, epilepsy, ADHD, diabetes, or a heart condition, you're probably asking a very direct question: does this qualify them for support at school? The honest answer is that it can, but the diagnosis by itself isn't the deciding factor.
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You asked the school for more help, and someone told you a 504 plan is enough. Now you're wondering if that's actually true, and whether you're allowed to push for anything else. Here's the short answer: you can ask for a full
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The school says a 504 plan will take care of your child's health condition. You're wondering whether that's really enough, or whether you should be asking for something more. That's a fair question, and you have every right to ask it. Here&
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Your child has multiple disabilities and needs that touch every part of the school day. You want to know one thing: can the school help, and how do you start? The short answer is yes. A child with more than one disability can qualify for special education, and you can
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"The school says my child's condition is medical, and their grades are fine, so they won't test for special education. Is that allowed?" Short answer: no, not on those two reasons alone. A health condition being "medical" and a child earning passing
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You watch your kid closer than any teacher can. So when the school says "let's wait and see" after a concussion or a head injury, and you can already see the difference at home, that gap is hard to sit with. Here's the most
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"My child has a physical disability and is falling behind at school. Can the school help, and how do I even start?" If that's the question in your head right now, here's the short answer: a physical disability can qualify a child for an
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You've been told your child is doing fine. The hearing aids work, the grades are steady, and the school says there's nothing more to do. If that answer left you uneasy, your instinct is worth trusting. A device that helps your child hear is not the
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Your child has asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, ADHD, or another health condition that follows them into the classroom. Some days they're too tired to focus. Some days they miss school for appointments or a flare-up. You're wondering: can the school actually help, and how do you
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If your child had a traumatic brain injury, even a serious concussion, and it's changed how they think, remember, or get through a school day, you're probably asking one question above all others. Can the school actually help, and does this count under special education law?
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Your child is deaf or hard of hearing, and you want to know one thing: can the public school help, and how do you start? The short answer is yes, and you can begin the process today with a written request. Federal law backs you up here, so this isn&