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[quote=Anonymous]Students who only have behavioral problems are not eligible for special education supports.  The fact that the school is pushing for special education testing indicates that they have concerns that go beyond behavior, and may include things like impulse control, emotional regulation, or social communication.   There are lots of things that a school can do to support a child in this area, but they require resources that they can't always access for a general education student.   In addition, if testing shows that he does have a disability, and requires specialized instruction from a teacher, counselor, or speech therapist to develop the skills he needs to self-regulate, then he will have certain protections.  Without an IEP, the school can choose to suspend or expel him, to suddenly stop providing a helpful service,  or simply to not implement a behavior plan.

I'll also add that special ed is not a place.  It's not something you are "in" or "out of".  It's a set of protections, a plan, and services and accommodations that can be delivered in whatever location the child is in.  Most children receiving special education services receive them in the general education classroom, or during brief pull outs (e.g. a 10 minute movement break for a child with attention and hyperactivity issues, or a lunch with the counselor and peers for a child who acts out because they aren't making friends easily and are seeking attention).

Finally, I will say that I would be wary about refusing something that the school says your child needs.  Having a child who could easily be helped, and not being able to provide that help is very frustrating for teachers.  If a teacher doesn't have the resources to meet everyone's needs, because you refused to allow the school to bring in targeted resources for your child, then it's not uncommon that your child's needs will be considered last when the now scarce resources are distributed.  [/quote]

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