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[quote=Anonymous]If I was OP, I would do the following (and not listen to the PP's arguing over how to diagnose your child):

1) Listen to what your outside professionals that did your child's evaluation.  Push for what they recommended and be cautious if the school is recommending a course of action that your private evaluation did not.

2) Listen to the school's concerns and have them document in writing their concerns.  Why they are recommending a particular placement?  Can you observe the placement?  Why are they pushing for a coding that was not identified prior?  Is there enough documentation to support their proposed actions?  Can you differ the decision so you can carefully review what they are proposing?  If not, ask for a 60 day Periodic IEP Review to be put on the calendar to check your child's progress after program begins.

3) Take the written documentation to your outside professional.  In my case, I always start with the pediatrician because for my child's needs she has always been captain.  You could also call up the neuropsychologist who did the evaluation and discuss over the phone what the school is recommending and their opinion if such placement is appropriate.  Point being, perhaps the school team has new information and concerns now that your child is older and entering Kindergarten.  Perhaps more testing is needed now that your child is older and it is apparent that benchmarks are not being achieved.  Perhaps the school just wants to place your child in a program that is convenient for them.  Rely on outside professionals to guide you in this type of decision.

4) Have someone with either a legal background or an educational background (preferably in Special Education) with you at the meeting to translate the teacher speak and protect your child's rights.  [/quote]

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