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[quote=Anonymous]My kids are now in a private school but they spent one year at a high performing DCPS.  I knew were going to need additional support after the first quarter.  I had had psychoeducational assessments done the prior year.  So, I reached out to the special ed coordinator and copied the principal telling them what I wanted for my kids.  I had reviewed the laws for an IEP and 504 plan and thought the 504 would be more appropriate as they were not severely learning disabled.  I provided a skeletal 504 plan from which the coordinator, teachers and spealists worked to develop the final 504 plan.  There was no room for the school to put up barriers because I made it very clear I knew what the law was and what they were required to provide.   also let them know I was a lawyer.  Needless to say, I did not encounter any problems.  My advice to you is to do all the research before you go in to talk to the appropriate personnel.  You don't need to be a lawyer to get what you need for your child but you need to be informed and prepared to be  an advocate for your child.  I ultimately put my kids in private because I thought they could benefit from smaller classes and individualized instruction.  You just have to be diligent and insistent.  I never had anyone with me in the meetings with the special ed coordinator, psycholgist and specialist.  It is only intimidating if you allow the process to be.  And, if necessary don't be afraid to bring out the can of "kick ass", which I was prepared to do if necessary.  I wish you the best, OP.[/quote]

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