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[quote=Anonymous]Don't call, write.  A written letter triggers a timeframe no matter what state you live in, due to the fact that all states are operating within the federal IDEA law.

You absolutely can have the entire IEP process before you formally "enroll" in school.  States have an affirmative obligation under federal law to find and serve all disabled kids in their jurisdiction.  School systems must even provide some kinds of services to kids who are enrolled in private school (like speech or occupational therapy, although these are often hard to get and arrange the logistics of).  So, if some school official is telling you that you must be "enrolled" in the public school to start the IEP process or receive services, they are WRONG.

Send a letter to the principal that says that you want to return your child to the public school system and are requesting an IEP for her.  To get the IEP, you must state three things -- 1) disorder, 2) adverse impact and 3) need for special education.  It helps if you can briefly outline these in the initial letter.

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