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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You need to fill out a form. They won’t do anything that meets your needs and they really prefer not to refer or test kindergarteners. They try to go with the idea that they are just getting used to school or that they can move them to where they need to be with strong teaching and intervention. I am one of those intervention people. We had one kid on an IEP last year of the 10 kids I pulled for intervention. And I pulled those most in need. If you wait it will take at least half the year if not longer and you will get push back when you request  testing in writing, but once you request it they have to do it. Good luck. [/quote]

Thanks for the intel! And thank you for the work you do. Child Find told me I'd need to go through the principal to get the process started. Is there any benefit to reaching out now to get the ball rolling? (Other than outing myself as a pain-in-the-ass parent!)[/quote]

If you strongly suspect your child has a learning disability, then put the request in writing now.  That will start the 10 days to have the meeting.  At the meeting, bring any preschool teachers or other people who would have done academic things (that includes play based preschool) for your child.  Having their input will help with the decision to test.  If they decide to test, then your child will receive services sooner than if you waited.

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Make sure you bring precious teachers, because the school will absolutely say “let’s wait,” if the meeting is held with 10 days of the school year.[/quote]

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