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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My K is one of the older students in the classroom as he is born in October.

He has been slow to identify his letters and we have not been too concerned as we understand that there is a continuum of "within expectations".  We had a parent teacher conference this morning and I requested that he is tested for a learning disability as this is now impacting his ability to engage in the class and he is below expectations.   The teacher commented that given where we are in the school year, he probably would not be tested until the fall.

I sent an email to the school coordinator requesting testing - they set up a meeting to discuss the process 3 weeks from now.  It is my understanding within DC that once you request an evaluation, it needs to be completed in 120 calendar days.

My questions to the broader DCUM community:
1.  What are your experiences with schools getting everything done within the 120 window?
2.  What happens if they are not done within 120 days?
3.  What happens when the 120 days goes over the summer - I assume the clock does not stop since the OSSE policy states calendar days.

I was a little frustrated that the teachers are recommending private summer tutoring - but commitment to getting tested for a learning disability is something that can wait.  (OK - vent part over)

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I'm glad you've requested testing.  I'm in a similar boat except my older K'er has an older brother who is dyslexic and DH is dyslexic.  I've kind of been dragging my feet with starting the referral and testing process since DS has been "within expectations" and just the general stress of having 3 kids, at least 2 with special needs.  I don't have answers to your questions, but this is a good prompt for me to just get off my butt and send that email.  My experience with DS1 was that teachers will usually just delay, so I take everything they say with a grain of salt now.

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I have been dragging my feet as well - my older child has an IEP and the process was painful.  I absolutely dread having conversations with the school services coordinator.  [/quote]

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