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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC - 4th grade - is extremely smart but extremely uneven, so that every iPad app seems to think this kid is dumb. We have advocated to the point that no teachers wish to talk to us. We are looking at what DC is good at (analytical things, math, science) and trying to advocate for those to be accelerated, but when the iPad apps suggest that DC needs to work on basic math facts, it’s frustrating for everyone. DC has some processing deficit or language deficit. We aren’t sure. DC is in tears daily. This kid’s standardized test scores (untimed) are north of 97%ile across the board.

What is the ideal setting for this kid? We are so stressed out about DC’s self esteem, academic development, and just…life. If you have suggestions for private placements or accommodations on a 504, we would be grateful. [/quote]

OP, you need to understand what his processing or language deficits are. Has he had a full neuropsych eval? Do testing privately and/or request the school to test. Unless you know what exactly is the root cause of his struggles, you cannot advocate for him effectively, and perhaps that's why teachers "wont talk to you".  You need to understand the full picture, call for an IEP meeting and determine what supports or accommodations he needs (e.g. to be able to deal with basic math facts). Once these are written into an IEP or 504, the school is accountable for implementing and tracking progress under federal law. Simply lobbying the teachers to accelerate him in xyz is not advocating - there is a due process, and it's designed to benefit your child. If your child is in tears daily, then it merits a more systematic effort to help him (formal testing, IEP discussion, goals and accommodations). [/quote]

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