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My DS was tested as a third grader, and diagnosed with dyslexia, inattentive ADHD, slow processing speed. He's not been re-tested in the six years since, and every time I raise it, the school system stonewalls. In our last conversation, the special ed coordinator suggested that additional testing isn't necessary since they already have a diagnosis for DS, and that he might even lose his accommodations if he is re-tested.

Has anybody else experienced this? Is there a school official at the central office to whom I can file an appeal or complaint? [/quote]

A reevaluation takes place every 3 years.  However, if you and the school team agree on the disability and there is a continued educational impact, then the school does not have to retest.

If you think retesting is necessary to identify a disability not previously detected, you can ask the school team to test and if they say no ask at the meeting on how you file for private testing at public expense.  They may back track and do the testing or stonewall some more.  If they stonewall, after you get the documents from the meeting, send a letter to the Principal stating sense the IEP team denied your request for further testing that you wish for the school system to pay for private testing. [/quote]

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