Q
My 14-year-old has an IEP for CAPD. How do I approach the school district about the proper implementation of her IEP? The past seven years of school have been a constant fight. Only when I threaten state intervention do I get any results. I have a qualified doctor's evaluation available for reference, but this seems to fall on deaf ears. Please help.
A
Sounds like it's time for you to contact an advocate to help you to fight these battles. Read Attorney Lawrence M. Siegel's book, The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child.
You can also contact the Learning Disabilities Association of America at 1-888-300-6710 to see if there is a branch of this parent advocacy group near you. The Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities at 1-888-GR8-MIND can also direct you towards local advocacy groups. You need someone to help you to navigate through the system to get appropriate supports for your daughter.