if a child is eligible for special education due to disabilities can he go to any school he wants to?
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If he "just doesn't like the school," then no, he cannot use his special ed student status to pick whatever school in the district he wants.\n\nIf there is a serious safety issue, a new IEP meeting can be held. If the committee agrees, the student can be placed at a different building site to meet "Least Restrictive Environment"--which is the determination by the committee about where the child will learn best and safely with as much contact with the regular ed population as possible while still meeting the academic needs of the student. If the change of building site is agreed on by the committee (of which YOU are a key member...so make your voice heard!), the district is required to provide you with bussing as well.
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Possibly.  There are alot of variables that have to be considered first.  Just because your child receives special education does not necessarily mean that your child's disability and level of functioning qualifies them as meeting the disability requirement to receive SSDI.  Even if your child's disability meets the criteria from the SSA for a qualifying disability you may still need to meet financial needs criteria before your child may be awarded SSDI.  Some states have a deeming waiver where the parents, or part of the parents assets are not counted towards the childs income limits for assessing SSDI award, but this is not true for all states, or all disability qualifications.  You have to investigate what your state has for SSDI programs.  You may also be elegible for Medicaid insurance for your child, or other state specific programs targeted at assisting families and children with disabilities.  Your state Dept of Human Resources would be a good place to start asking these types of questions.  \n\nIf your child is a candidate for SSDI disability you will need to collect documentation from as far back as when symptoms of the disability first presented itself.  You will also need financial documents and all assessment documents.  It is a lengthy and involved process.  The good news is that if you are successful then the SSDI award is back dated to the date of application.
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It depends on the disability. If a student has a learning disorder, the the chances of successfully taking high level courses are not good. If it is a physical disability or behavior disorder, then the student has as good a chance as anyone depending upon the work ethic of the student and how important education is to them.
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If you have a disabled child, as I do, you can appreciate this act. Some public school systems don't provide a proper education for disabled children. This has helped in solving this problem.
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you can go to school at any age
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I am the parent of a child in special education.  A very useful website for laws about inclusive education is www.wrightslaw.com they have a lot of information.
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If he is already in an IEP program his team needs to meet again to discuss different options for him. There are other ways of going rather than sticking a child in a special needs class within a public school and not getting any help. There are private schools that are considered level five or level three schools where you would not have to pay considering that he meets the school criteria or they feel as though he is suitable for the program. I hope that I answer your question or helped you in some kind of way.
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netboy12121, very well put from the students perspective. Very seldom do we see this.  I do work with special needs and individuals with disabilities, and we do try to impliment a normal or close to normal class room atmospher. Educators from k-12 up into the college levels are basically lazy when they have to work with people with special needs.  But guess what? its the law, they must accomidate all students.\n  Check wth your local scholl system and find out who is incharge of their special needs program.  Tell them you want an IEP (individual education program) for your child. By law they must provide this service for you.  If you are unable to find a school or services the meet your needs, contact your local Health and Human Social Service Department. They'll give you all types of information and contacts.  You may also check into your states local DVR (Department of vocational Rehabilitaion) service. Unfortunately there is usally a waiting list for their services, but get on it.  Hope I was able to help.
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NO.  Students with disabilities do fall under a different "system" of sorts.  But they still get punished and know what is wrong from right.
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The school has a speech therapist.  My daughter has a language disability and takes speech therapy at school.  It is free of charge and they are trained professionals that can help you.  The school must test and provide this to you under the "no child left behind act".  Don't let this bother you.  No 2 people are the same.  We all talk different, look different and learn different.  The people that treat you as if you are of lower intelligence ..well lets just say that is there disability.  Stand up for yourself and show them what you know when they try to give you extra help.  Show them you are not afraid and how smart you are.
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Under the Education of All Handicapped Education Act (1975) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (1997), parents must consent to having their child tested for a learning disability.  A good place to start would be to talk to the principal of the school your child goes to.
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What trouble are you having with it?\n\nGenerally, "Special Education" is a term applied to classes that are provided to those with disabilities.
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My grown son is mentally disabled and he lives in the Bradenton/Sarasota area of Florida. The schools went out of their way to get him an education, the bus system goes everywhere, there are buses that accomodate wheelchairs too. He gets SSI disability and has a part time job as a dishwasher.
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This isn't a Special Education question. Special Education refers to the provision of services to kids with disabilities. You might do better under a different category.
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http://www.gnanadeepam.org/default.asp\nhttp://www.hindu.com/2005/12/26/stories/2005122616520400.htm\nActually a child who exhibits mild retardation at this age, especially a boy, can surprise you and grow up to be a fully functional contributor to society.  What ever he enjoys and wants to do he can study and prepare.  And it looks like your area is preparing for his future as well.  They even have a disabilities act.  Do not count your son out yet.  He may surprise you.
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Sure, but in all honesty, it's not likely.  In my school district (and I think in most places), the principal of the school usually has the final say, and they usually pass the student on.  If the child has dyslexia and modifications are being made as a result (which they should be) but the child is not doing his/her part in school, the child can most certainly be retained.  If the child is trying his/her best and the teacher, the parents, the IEP committee, and the principal all think the child will be okay in the next grade, he/she will pass.
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No they cannot.  But i have to ask why you would send your child to a Sports Academy if he is physically unable to participate in athletic activities.