Are special ed. programs for kids with documented disabilities as well as regular kids who struggle in a...?

Question

...regular classroom setting?

Answer 1

What Shirley N said. She is correct.

Answer 2

It could be IF the child qualifies for special education.

A child does NOT have to have a 'documented' disability in order to qualify for special education services.

They only have to meet the eligibility criteria, and having a 'documented disablitiy' is NOT one of the eligibility requirements.

I wish I could quote the exact law in IDEA for this, but it is VERY LONG and don't have time to right now.

Go to www.wrightslaw.com and search for the IDEA laws.

Answer 3

special ed programs are for students who either have an emotional or physical disabilities . It is also for people who will not be able to cope in a larger classroom setting or have problems focusing on many tasks at once

Answer 4

Yes, I think that kids are regular needs help too,

I am one of those regular kids who needs help in

in high school math and english. But, Sometimes I ask for help if i need it.

Answer 5

A child must have an IEP (Individualized Educaton Plan) to have access to a lot of special education programs.  But a documented disability does not have to be a diagnosis from a doctor.  If a child is struggling, they should be assessed by the school district for IEP eligibility.  Parents and teachers can request this assessment.  You must put your request in writing.  Here is a sample letter from our website:

Sample Letter 2: Requesting an Initial Evaluation

Today's Date (include month, day, and year)

Your Name

Street Address

City, State, Zip Code

Daytime telephone number

Name of Principal or Special Education Administrator

Name of School

Street Address

City, State, Zip Code

Dear (Principal's or Administrator's name),

I am writing to request that my son/daughter, (child's name), be evaluated for special education services. I am worried that (child's name) is not doing well in school and believe he/she may need special services in order to learn. (Child's name) is in the ( _ ) grade at (name of school). (Teacher's name) is his/her teacher.

Specifically, I am worried because (child's name) does/does not (give a few direct examples of your child's problems at school).

We have tried the following to help (child's name): (If you or the school have done anything extra to help your child, briefly state it here).

I understand that I have to give written permission in order for (child's name) to be evaluated. Before the evaluation begins, I have some questions about the process that I need to have answered (list any questions you may have). I would be happy to talk with you about (child's name). You can send me information or call me during the day at (daytime telephone number). Thank you for your prompt attention to my request.

Sincerely,

Your name

cc: your child's principal (if letter is addressed to an administrator)

your child's teacher(s)

Answer 6

to get an IEP and special education services-the disability will be documented through teh evaluation of teh child study team.  Some students also have a medically diagnosed disability.

Kids who are struggling but do not have a disability can receive services through Basic Skils Instruction

Answer 7

Special Ed Programs are only for students identified as special needs students either from a mental, emotional, or medical handicapping condition that negatively impacts academic performance.

Regular students who struggle do not benefit from special ed services unless they happen to be assigned to an inclusion class for a particular subject. In that case there is a regular ed teacher and a special ed teacher. The special ed teacher collaborates with reg ed to provide strategies and methods that better reach al students in the classroom whether or not they are identified as special needs students.

The reason regular students who struggle are not served because additional federal and state money is supplied to the school system for identified special needs students. That money basically pays the salary for the special ed teacher to provide services to identified students.