My son transferred schools, and since the start of the year, he hasn’t been getting the services outlined in his IEP. He’s supposed to have support for social skills and organization, but the school said they’re ‘still working on scheduling.’ He’s been suspended twice already for making comments in class, and I feel like they’re just blaming him instead of giving him the support he needs. Has anyone dealt with something similar? What can I do?
That sounds really tough! Have you asked the school for a formal IEP review meeting? They might take it more seriously if you document everything.
Orion said:
That sounds really tough! Have you asked the school for a formal IEP review meeting? They might take it more seriously if you document everything.
Yes, I’ve asked, but they just keep saying they’re working on it. I’m not getting any real answers.
Orion said:
That sounds really tough! Have you asked the school for a formal IEP review meeting? They might take it more seriously if you document everything.
Keep pushing. A formal meeting might make them more accountable, especially if you mention compensatory services.
If they’re not providing the services, you could bring up compensatory services. It’s supposed to make up for what he’s missed.
yego said:
If they’re not providing the services, you could bring up compensatory services. It’s supposed to make up for what he’s missed.
I mentioned it, but they brushed me off. I might bring it up again in a meeting.
yego said:
If they’re not providing the services, you could bring up compensatory services. It’s supposed to make up for what he’s missed.
Definitely bring it up. They’re supposed to give him what he missed if they failed to provide it.
Have you documented all the times you’ve asked? Keeping track of everything can help if you need to escalate.
Weston said:
Have you documented all the times you’ve asked? Keeping track of everything can help if you need to escalate.
I’m starting to. It’s been a lot of back and forth, so I need to get it all in writing.
Weston said:
Have you documented all the times you’ve asked? Keeping track of everything can help if you need to escalate.
Good call. Written records can be really helpful if you end up needing an advocate or lawyer.
Maybe reach out to the district special ed coordinator? They might be able to make the school follow the IEP.
teicy said:
Maybe reach out to the district special ed coordinator? They might be able to make the school follow the IEP.
I’ll consider that. I’m hoping not to escalate too much, but it’s getting frustrating.
teicy said:
Maybe reach out to the district special ed coordinator? They might be able to make the school follow the IEP.
Sometimes going up the chain is necessary to get things moving. Don’t be afraid to advocate for him!
You might want to consult an education lawyer if they keep stalling. They can help make sure the school meets its obligations.
Luca said:
You might want to consult an education lawyer if they keep stalling. They can help make sure the school meets its obligations.
I’m considering that. Just hoping it doesn’t have to come to that, but I might not have a choice.
Luca said:
You might want to consult an education lawyer if they keep stalling. They can help make sure the school meets its obligations.
It could be worth it just to have someone in your corner. Schools tend to act faster when a lawyer’s involved.