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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would set up a meeting with the school and demand to know why they are making special education changes without informing you.  You don't have to be confrontational, but you are 100% entitled to know what decisions they are making about your child and why.  You are entitled to have input.  Sounds like a good first period class.  They have these classes first or last period to help kids ease into their day or ease out.  That sounds positive.  Do not hold off on your home purchase!  This is important and you will learn about your son's needs over the year but this is not an emergency.  I think it's a great idea to get through the year, figure out your son's needs, and then bring that to the new school next year.  That said, you might involve your son in the decision.  If he is hating his current school, might be worth moving earlier.  If he is comfortable, there is something to gain by waiting.  My 7th grader with SN is much more mature this year so next year will be different for you guys.[/quote]

Actually, without a formal IEP or 504 plan, any changes the school makes are just adjustments to normal instruction and there's no legal need to notify parent's about changes.  This is yet another reason to make the formal, written request for an IEP.  Once the IEP plan is approved, it is considered "placement" and any changes to the "placement" can be objected to.  If the parent objects, the school has to revert to the plan as it was before the unilateral change and hold meetings, you have the right to challenge the change via dispute resolution mechanisms, etc.

Of course, if the parent asks, the school should tell, but we often found this to be a guessing game -- having to question DC closely about changes or noticing a drop in performance before even thinking to ask "what did you change". [/quote]

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