A Section 504 plan is available to students who have a medical diagnosis but do not qualify under Indiana law for special education and related services.ħ. You should call the school psychologist and request testing for an Autism Spectrum Disorder. This will depend upon the needs of the student and is a case conference decision after a complete educational evaluation is done. Is that true?Ī student with a medical diagnosis of Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder may or may not qualify for the educational eligibility of Autism Spectrum Disorder. My child is medically diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and my doctor said he needs an IEP. A school can however test for the likelihood of attention problems and if these are present and significant enough to impact their educational progress, then the school can provide services to the student under the educational eligibility area of "Other Health Impaired."Ħ. This is a medical diagnosis made by a doctor. Can the school do that?Ī school corporation cannot test for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The school can test for a "specific learning disability" in the area of reading which is an educational eligibility area.ĥ. This is medical/clinical diagnosis which must be made by a clinical psychologist at the expense of the parent. How long does the school have to test my child?ĥ0 school days unless otherwise specified in writing on the notice of initial evaluation.Ī school corporation cannot test for dyslexia. The parent may challenge this following their procedural safeguards.ģ. If the school determines there is not any data to support the need for testing they are legally able to refuse. The school is required to gather data to determine if there is a need for testing (academic and behavioral).
The school has 10 school days to respond by law. Be sure to include your concerns in this request. You should put your request in writing and give it to a licensed professional, ideally the principal of the school. Who do I ask for testing, and does the school have to test my child if I ask? The school can test children starting at age 3 (special rules apply for transitions from First Steps).Ģ.
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No-this service is free of charge and the responsibility of the school corporation.
Does it cost anything to have my child tested? To take the parent survey after your annual case review meeting: Click Here Additional Informationġ. All survey responses are confidential, and no individual information is disclosed. The survey is easy to complete and asks you to rate various items regarding your experience in working with school staff and about the special education services your child has received. The Indiana Department of Education - Office of Special Education (IDOE) is asking for your help with an important survey to learn more about how Indiana families feel about the special education services their schools provide. Notice of Procedural Safeguards in English, Español and other language translations are available here.
#Programa intervalo full#
Most students can be educated in their neighborhood school, however, a full continuum of services is offered to meet the diverse needs of our students. Working closely with families, teachers and administration, the district is committed to educating students in their least restrictive environment. Students are determined eligible for special education supports and services through a multidisciplinary team evaluation and case conference process utilizing criteria established in Article 7, Indiana's special education law. Muncie Community Schools provides special education and related services for students with disabilities, ages 3 through 22 who meet eligibility criteria.
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