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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]My guess is that there (probably legitimate) defense is that because there are NO programs available to other students, the special needs program is, in fact, the least restrictive environment that can meet your child's need.  There is no other alternative.[/b]
I'm confused about what you want.  Do you want the distrcit to just pay for the preschool placement at a regular preschool?  How will that help meet the needs of your child as laid out in the IEP?  How will services be rendered for your child in that scenario?
Private placements are used when the school district can't meet the child's needs within the available programs/classrooms.  A private, not-special-needs preschool doesn't have any special resources that the district doesn't, and in fact will give your child fewer resources than in the district programs.

I know there are lots of districts around here that have programs with "peer" students and special needs students.  But if that isn't the program available, I'm having a hard time seeing how the district paying for a private preschool gets you where you want to be or what your child needs.[/quote]

How is that a legitimate defense?  There are programs available to other children.  The fact that children without disabilities are paying tuition for them is not relevant.  OP's child is entitled to free education in an inclusive setting.

Research is really clear that inclusive placements are best.  LRE is the law.  If people just accept the current situation, and don't advocate for federal law to be followed, then the situation is never going to change.  [/quote]

You also have to pick and choose what is the most important for your child, at this time.  My DC had an IEP from 2nd grade through 12th.  He graduated last month.  In some form or other there was at least a technical denial of FAPE every. single. year.  Yes, every single year- some were more egregious than others.  Those were the ones in which we pushed back hard.  You need to also build up a relationship and trust.  If you go in with your guns blazing every time, they will not take you seriously and you will not get as much for your child.   FAPE and IDEA and all the others are the ceiling, not the floor on which to build.

Save your energy for your child and every thing else that you will need to do as the years go by.  You are in it for the long haul and it is best not to burn yourself out in the first few years.  Fight for what you can get and supplement the rest.  If you are in FCPS, I don't know about preschool but for K-12 private placement is extremely rare and mostly used for children with severe ED issues.

IDEA does not say "best" it says "appropriate".  Do not go in there asking for the best placement, you will get no where.  LEA's are not required to find the best placement only one that is appropriate (think "good enough").  [/quote]

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