My child was recently diagnosed with a learning disorder in written expression through Perspectives of Troy. He also has a diagnosis of ADHD and depressive disorder. I had our school do an IEP evaluation for him, and they came back and said that he didn't meet the "district standards" for an IEP for his impairment and that he didn't meet requirements for a BIP with his ADHD. I did receive a 504 for him, but I do not feel it is enough to help him get to where he needs to be.

Does my child need an IEP with regards to tests & quizzes?

I am writing this to ask you if there is anywhere that I could go to and find examples of dyslexia IEP’s that I could review? My daughter was first diagnosed with dyslexia when she was 5. She is now 14. I don’t feel she is getting what she needs as she is going into the 8th grade and is only on a first grade reading level. I am just looking for some guidance.

Parents are usually right about their kids. If yours is not achieving in school, RTI is not the only answer.

I have a 13 year old son in 8th grade. He has struggled through school most of his life. He had an IEP (Individualized Education Program) and was diagnosed with dyslexia and an informal diagnosis of dysgraphia. Last year, just about this time, he was struggling at school and they did not want to implement his IEP, so we left. He was tested as he entered the new school and they said he tested so well that they dropped the IEP. He did very well until the end of the year. This year has been awful. He has struggled with bad grades and is getting into trouble constantly. Is there any information you can suggest for us?

My daughter is in 6th grade. She has an IEP. There are several goals that the school measures by saying "n" for not introduced. Why are they putting goals and objectives that they aren't introducing? I feel like the school thinks I am stupid and they are doing the least possible to give the help my daughter needs for the appropriate education that they are supposed to be providing. Are they breaking the law?

Ellyn Levy lists seven tips for parents in obtaining the initial IEP and what parents can do for their child throughout his or her schooling.

The Michigan Family-to-Family Health Information and Education Center is working to empower families of children with disabilities and improve their access to care and support.

If you are an educator or parent involved in the IEP drafting process, we recommend you read “Writing IEP Goals” by Special Education Consultant Ruth Heitin.