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[quote=Anonymous]OP back again - thanks for the feedback.

I've scheduled an appointment with our primary care doctor.  We will have to get a referal to go see Dr. Black before it will be covered by insurance.

The change in Math class is not a step down, they had to rearrange his schedule to accomodate the new Academic Support Program course.  In doing so, he will not have Health class this quarter.  ASP can last one quarter, or all year (if all year, he'd miss Gym for quarters 2-4).  I never new about the class prior to this week, but I attended back to school night last night and I think it will be a great help to him.  The ASP teacher is also certified in Special Needs, so she will be evaluating him for any recommended testing as well.   Currently there are only five students in ASP for 6th grade.  The individual attention and direction will be very beneficial.

We have a meeting next week with the school counselor.  I spoke to him briefly last night.  We will go over the pros and cons of changing schools and if needed file a COSA.  We will also loop in the counselor at the new school to see what if any accomodations can be put in place.

I am upset that the school made all of these changes without informing me.  I did express that last night.  I was told multiple emails went back and forth between his teachers, counselor and special needs staff on Monday afternoon.  The decision, while made quickly, is a good thing.  I just want to be informed proactively for all future meetings or discussions.  My other concern for now is that ASP is also unofficial, so it doesn't stay with him like an IEP or 504 plan.

Homework is 10% of his grade, so that is a good thing.  Funny thing is DS realized this and also used it as an excuse, "Well, it's only 10%, so I'll be fine because I do well on test."  I explained the 10% could mean the difference between passing or failing.

Overall, I think we are on the right track.  [/quote]

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