Jen - it may be that the standards for service are different for the school than what is actually best for him. In our school, a child has to be 2 full years below grade level in order to receive services. So a bright child who is making accommodations in the classroom will often not qualify for services that are obviously in need. Maybe it's a disability in your case, maybe not. But listen to your gut; if you think there is a need, don't wait for the school to decide it's bad enough to qualify for services. In this case, the squeaky wheel really will get more grease. At least that is what the case was for us.
