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[quote=Anonymous]Middle school teacher here. You're on the right track by emailing his counselor and being in touch with his teachers. The truth is that organization is a very important component for success in middle schools but most regular Ed teachers (and parents) don't make time to help students practice these skills. They assume they will state the expectation and students will follow through (or not). Regardless of whether your child has special needs or not, imagine the challenges faced by most kids entering a new environment including 7-9 different teachers with 7-9 different expectations for organization, supplies, homework policy, etc. It's overwhelming! I really do believe that most middle schools are doing their students a disservice by not spending enough time explicitly teaching/practicing organization and study skills.

All that said, it sounds like from your child's history there may be a case to have some testing done and possibly put some accommodations in place through an IEP. Most likely this is not something you'll be able to completely sort out before the move to the new school. However, the guidance counselor will be able to discuss your child's specific situation with you and put a plan into place to begin the process, as well as to help maximize success during the first quarter so that he's on the right path headed to the new school. Are you by any chance staying in the same district? That would be helpful for some continuity even if it's not the same school.

Last, what are your husband's specific concerns regarding testing? If possible it would be great to have him participate in discussions with the school early on so he can hear what the teachers/counselors have to say first hand.

Sorry for run-ons/typos - on my phone and sleep-deprived from new baby. Good luck to you.[/quote]

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