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Who do I contact with questions about
special programs?
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The regular classroom teacher is the first person
you should contact with questions about your child's education. If
you continue to have unanswered questions, ask your child's
school
principal for assistance. If you need additional help you may
contact the special education coordinator for your school. |
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How do I have my child tested for
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Parents who are concerned about their child's
academic achievement, and suspect their child has a disability,
should first contact the regular classroom teacher. The
teacher will listen to your concerns and may refer your child to the
school's Child Study Team. This team of professionals may develop an
intervention plan or behavioral strategies to help your child
improve classroom performance. Modifications and adaptions may
be attempted in an effort to overcome any academic difficulties.
If the modifications are not successful, the Child Study Team may recommend a multidisciplinary evaluation
to determine your child's current educational needs. If an evaluation is
needed, the teacher will ask you to complete some permission forms.
These forms will allow school personnel to conduct the evaluations
that will determine the presence or absence of any suspected
disabilities. Once the evaluation is complete, the school staff will
contact you to discuss the results. If your child qualifies for
services, you will participate as part of the team to develop an
Individualized Education Program. |
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What is an I.E.P.? |
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An Individualized Education Program, also known as an
IEP., is a
written plan for special education and related services of a student
with a disability. It describes your child's present academic
strengths and weaknesses, and what you and the school will do to
address their educational needs. Every child with a disability must
have an
IEP. developed at least once a year. |
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Why doesn't my child qualify for
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The State of Oklahoma has specific
disability categories, and specific qualifying criteria for
special education services. Sometimes, a student may be
experiencing some academic difficulties, but does not demonstrate a
significant handicapping condition that interferes with his or her
classroom performance. This student may benefit from modifications
or adaptions which can help him/her achieve success at school
without being placed in special education.
Link to
Oklahoma State Department of Education
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What is Inclusion? |
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Inclusion is a type of
service delivery in which students with disabilities receive
their primary placement in chronologically age appropriate regular
education classrooms. Necessary supports and services may be
provided to enable these students to achieve their expected
potential and experience academic success. Inclusion may be
considered by the educational team for any student who has an
IEP, regardless of their type of disability. It differs from
traditional "pull-out" programs since the student with disabilities
is not removed from the regular classroom to receive special
education instruction. |
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