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[quote=Anonymous]I am PP.  Here is more info for you ---

Check here for a copy of the form that MCPS uses to evaluate presence of a specific learning disability.  http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/forms/pdf/336-41c.pdf

Here is more about the "ACT" tool that MCPS uses to evaluate achievement/IQ discrepancies -- http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/specialed/OSSresources/act/Description%20of%20the%20Achievement%20Comparison%20Tool.pdf

Also, the school MUST take into account the tutoring your child has received as a factor in whether the child needs "special instruction" to reach grade level.  (Such info about tutoring would be part of the parent provided evaluations and information that schools are mandated to review as part of the "existing evaluation data".  See -- http://idea.ed.gov/explore/view/p/%2Croot%2Cregs%2C300%2CD%2C300%252E305%2Ca%2C)

But, in order for the team to consider it, you must document it.  Have your tutor and other providers document what kind of assistance has been provided and what the impact has been.  The team may try to exclude the evidence you produce about the tutoring by saying that the tutor (or other service provider) isn't qualified to opine about your child's needs or progress.  For example, if a speech therapist is helping your child with reading or writing, MCPS officials may try to exclude it on the basis that speech therapists, by MCPS regulations, aren't deemed qualified to discuss academic achievement.  You could try to get around this by providing examples of your child's subpar work done outside of school.

If you don't get what you want in the IEP meetings, consider contacting Marisa Stemple, the MCPS GT/LD instructional specialist.  She can review your case, make an observation, and sit in on future IEP meetings.

If you are turned down you can always appeal or gather more evidence and re-file. [/quote]

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