BookShare is a service similar to RFBD. You will be able to find periodicals as well as fiction and non fiction books.
http://www.bookshare.org/ABQMom - there is NOTHING in IDEA (Federal Special Ed law) that says one must be at least 2 years behind in order to be evaluated. In fact, if the child is not tested, how would one know how far behind they are? The Child Find provision in IDEA states that upon referral a child must be tested in all areas of suspected disability within 60 days. Most states have further regulations that clarify the 60 days (or less) and the timelines allowed for the report and eligibity meeting. There is no provision for a vote or anything else.
Yes, it is harder to get a gifted child on an IEP if he or she is compensating and meeting minimal requirements. But, with good testing, it is not impossible.
www.wrightslaw.com is a great source to learn the legal underpinnings of the spec ed process.
www.concordspedpac.org is another excellent site. The concord site contains a lot of info specific to MA, but the federal, testing and other advice is right on for the entire country. LDOnline.org is another good resource.
Districts are often not forthcoming about their responsiblities under IDEA. Be sure to check out the state and federal laws yourself, so that you can hold them accountable.
