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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here is what I see as the problem (public MS teacher here).  If DD had no LD issues whatsoever, then she would be required to go before this panel.  Let's leave out the fact that I feel the panel is a bad idea, and acknowledge that it is part of school rules (this sounds very private school to me, btw, I've never heard of this in public school, but my private MS and HS both had one).  You say DD has an LD issue, but you unfortunately have no LEGAL documentation of such.  No IEP, no 504.  Therefore, in the eyes of the school, your DD is "normal", and that is why the principal is insisting on the appearance in th tribunal.

PP was correct that if you are in private school, you are at their mercy when it comes to LD issues.  There are no laws governing the process in privates.  If you are in rpivate, I would gently suggest, given the setup and principal's attitude, that it may not be the best fit for your DD.  Although you say it hasn't really affected her in the past, it honestly has (two times a fairly serious issue has arisen due to her LD), and you need to advocate for your DD so she gets the official support she needs to succeed.  And a public school is required by law to do this.  This is not about "labeling", it's about utilizing tools that will put your DD on EQUAL footing with peers, and not placing so much of the burden on her shoulders.  A good 504 is nothing to fear!

Good luck with this-as I said, legally I don't think you have much wiggle room (morally and humanely is another story!!), as you have not set any precedent with the school prior to this.  I hope the principal sees reason, but if he doesn't, it's a clear sign to me that you need to find a better school to fit DD, and get the ball rolling in terms of getting the proper documentation.[/quote]

I feel for you and your daughter, OP, and I think this teacher is right.[/quote]

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