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[quote=Anonymous]I know this can be a frustrating and confusing process, but try going in to the meeting as calmly and professionally as you can.

In general, a screening meeting is needed to determine exactly what types of tests and data they need to determine eligibility.  Kids can have IEPs for all sorts of issues, and a kid with communication issues will need to be evaluated using different tools/tests than a kid with behavioral issues vs. a kid with gross motor needs.  So the first step is to get the group together, look at where the kid is, hear concerns from parents, teachers, and anyone else that's relevant, and figure out what testing would be appropriate.  It's not intended to delay or be mere bureaucratic nonsense (although I'm sure in some cases it is!)

To prepare, go in with a very specific list of your concerns and how they are impacting your child's education.  Remember to focus on the educational impact.  
I don't think you need an advocate for this meeting, but if you're rolling in money and it will make you feel better, you can certainly bring him.  I do like to make sure I have my spouse, though, so that there are two people giving their perspective and really hearing what the school staff is saying.

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