Well, I rec'd a letter in the mail yesterday saying they refuse another meeting. This is what was said:
The did send me a PWN.
It is dated 12/09/04.
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t says the following is to describe the action(s) REFUSED by our district (and a check mark is by) Other-Request to reconvene the IEP team is being denied.
The explanation of Action:
The (School) District refuses to reconvene the multidisciplinary team to review eligibility for (my son).
Options Considered and Why Rejected:
* Option(s) that was/were considered:
The district considered reconvening the multidisciplinary team.
* The reason(s) why each option was rejected:
This option was rejected because the IEP team convened on 11/17/04 to review current evaluation data as part of a re-evaluation for (my son). The team determined that (my son) did not meet eligibility under the Individual's with Disabilities Education Act based on review of educational evaluation data and eligibility criteria presented in the Missouri State Plan for Special Education. The team has no reason at this point to reconvene the team.
Basis for the Action:
This action is based on review of transfer records an, the evaluation completed 11/17/04.
Other Factors Relevant to the Action:
None
Then it showed the Procedural Safeguards Statement
It is signed by (name), Director of Special Services, (ph#)
I also rec'd a letter from the principal, (name), dated 12/09/04. It says:
Dear (my name):
I am responding to your written request to reconvene the team regarding the recent educational evaluation completed by (School) School District. I understand you no longer agree with the information and conclusion presented in (my son's) evaluation report dated 11/7/04. Your signature is not required for this document; therefore, it is not necessary for you to rescind your decision.
The conclusion reached by the multidisciplinary team involved with the evaluation of (my son) was based on our educational evaluation information and eligibility criteria presented in the Missouri State Plan for Special Education. We see no need at this time to reconvene the team. Therefore, a Notice of Action along with Procedural Safeguards is included with this letter. If you need further assistance in this matter, you can contact (name), Director of Special Services at (ph#).
Sincerely,
(name)
Principal, (School)
CC: (name)
Director of Special Services
This is all so very frustrating that my hands are tied and there seems to be nothing I can do to help my son! I haven't heard back from advocate yet. I am about ready to cry! I cannot believe this??
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