Originally Posted by chris1234
Originally Posted by mountainmom2011
@Polarbear

Unfortunately, they won't even give us a 504. Their reasoning is that she doesn't need it since they already are open to making accommodations in the classroom without one (it's a magnet school that is more liberal than a traditional school).


That doesn't sound like they're quoting district policy, just making something up to suit themselves. You should check out your county, district,etc.'s actual written policy on whether they can deny creating a formal 504 or other plan for a child with dyslexia! I really doubt they'd have a leg to stand on.
best of luck. smile

I agree with you. I'm also confident if I were to push the issue I could even get her an IEP. I have heard our district likes to drag their feet, and I've especially heard that our particular school is not very welcoming to children who have LDs that require services. Problem is I want to still keep a good rapport (somewhat) with the school b/c it's small and I do see benefits to their educational philosophy - outside of LDs. I also feel that even if she were to get an IEP they wouldn't be able to help her much so I don't think it's worth even rocking the boat. The learning specialist has no idea how to help dd with her reversals/transposings and seems to think it's an issue with not understanding place value. They fail to see the bigger picture beyond the reversals and how dyslexia is affecting her in a multifaceted way.