Students Who Are Not Yet Eligible for Special Education
A student may assert any of the protections that a student identified
with disabilities has if:
- The school had prior knowledge of the need for special education.
- The parent expressed concerns to the school in writing.
- Students behavior or performance demonstrated the need.
- Parent had requested an evaluation.
- Teachers or other school personnel had expressed concern
to the Special Education Director or other administrator, (Maine
State Education Regulations (MSER), Chapter 101, Section 14.10,
p. 96.)
| What Has Worked For Me As
A Parent Dealing With Behavior and Discipline... |
| "My
son always needed quiet spaces, structure, predictable
routines, small group settings, and teachers who saw
him as a kid with strengths and limitations. When
he went to Junior High, none of the things he needed
existed. He got more discipline slips in 6 weeks of
school than in the previous 6 years. I knew it was
going to be difficult but I wasn't prepared for how
difficult.
What worked for me was:
- Everyday from the first day
of school I kept a log of issues, calls, meetings,
how he was doing.
- I talked with people who know
about programs, placements and laws.
- I read the laws related to discipline.
- I visited other options.
- I had a good working relationship
with the Special Education Director.
- I asked for help.
- I walked around the block with
a friend.
- I fell apart and regrouped over
and over."
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