I'm in special ed classes and i want to get out of them

Question

I'm in special ed classes and i want to get out of them

Answer 1

You'll need your parents or someone in your family who's VERY determined on your side.  You'll also need a teacher or counselor on your side.

Ask to take tests to get out.

Good luck!  I don't blame you!

Answer 2

Why not? You still meet the standards but it's just easier.  Who wouldn't want their work easier? I know I would.  If you get out of it, they will force you to take resource room and then you would have to hear all the "nagging" from resource room teachers.  It is annoying and if I were you I would stick to the special ed. classes.  

Answer 3

I resent being referred to as a "clown" - I teach all kinds of students and have for 23 years; some of my best memories are of a class that my best friend (the LD teacher) and I collaborated in for a whole year.  I've been to more IEP meetings, signed more forms, recommended SATs for more students, and made more phone calls than I care to count, and it's not up to the "regular ed" teacher to make the decision.  It's up to the parent and the child to eliminate the IEP.

Answer 4

It depends on what state you're in, your category (LD, MR, SEC, etc)

Be nice to ALL teachers. Attitude goes further with these clowns than performance

Do ALL assignments (Even homework)

Asked to be mainstreamed with as many non-disabled as possible (maybe co-teaching classes if your school has them)

Be on time to every class, good attendance, and no referrals

After time, your teachers will move to get you out becuase your behavior will be good, grades will be top notch, and you'll be abn all-star.

Good luck, and also pray to get out. That always helps.  

Answer 5

How old are you?  In my state, a child who was old enough (sorry, i don't remember the age, but it seemed like it was 14) was a member of the IEP team.  Before you start anything, look around you.  Why exactly do you want to get out?  Is it the "normal" kids or the kids in your special ed class?  Is it the teacher?  Do you feel like you aren't learning enough?  It may be better to work on what is really bothering you than to just quit these classes, because obviously your parents and teachers think you need them.

I have seen effective and ineffective special ed classes, working as a speech therapist, so you need to decide if the class is helpful or not.  Perhaps you can ask to stop going on a probationary status, to see how you do...

In any case, you need to remain respectful and calm when discussing this with your parents and teachers, or they will not give aas much weight to your opinion.