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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is OP.  To be honest I don’t really care about the disability classification. He has to be re-evaluated in three years.  If it isn’t appropriate and they refuse to change it then I’ll fight. I’m more angry and upset about the self contained recommendation. I disagreed with the educational and told them I thought it was invalid. I think they tried to place him in there because of those results. He does lack some social skills but whether that’s from a receptive language delay, staying at home with a nanny or autism is yet to be seen. I just refuse to place my kid in a ces program without giving him the benefit of the doubt and letting him try pre-K gen ed.  I know he will be absolutely fine in gen ed.  There is no question. I just want to make sure they can’t place him there when I said no. I still want him to get the speech Services (we are starting private as well). [/quote]

Why do you think he needs to be in the general ed program? I think what they are trying to tell you is that they don't think he can get the level of service he needs in a general ed setting. While they may be wrong, how do you know? The way I have seen this played out in DC, in both cases the child was not able thrive in the general ed class. In one case they ended up in a charter with a FT aide; the other in a self-contained classroom
where they are doing well. And getting this high level of support may also help them transition back to general ed.

I think you really need to get more information, about your child and about the potential placements.

I emphathize with feeling shocked/angry/confused. I sure did when my kid's Early Stages eval showed more severe issues than I had realized. On the other hand the progress he has made with the right level of supports is amazing. And you're starting at 4, which is amazing!

Before you make any sudden moves like rejecting the IEP, please get more information! [/quote]

General ed is the least restricted environment. That is where kids should start unless they document reasons otherwise. A child needs typical peers models.[/quote]

That doesn't make sense. This is preschool. Sometimes it's clear kids need more help. I don't think they should have to flounder first. [/quote]

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