parenting evaluation
can a parent ask for an independent iep evaluation six months after approving the original iep?
question pretty much says it all.
Obviously the current IEP isn't working so you can certainly ask for another IEP meeting to review it and determine any changes that need to be made. Why do you feel the need for an independent evaluation of your child? Do you feel your child needs a different kind of program then the school offers? Usually an independent evaluation is needed when the school and the parents do not agree on the services needed or the classification used for qualifying for services. By all means, use all the rights given to you through IDEA to obtain the best education for your child.
Since the current IEP isn't working, I would suggest that after you revise it that you state at the meeting that you want to schedule another meeting in 2-4 weeks to review the progress of the new IEP. If your school is resistant to making changes, push them by going to the administrators of your school district or to the state administrators.
Good luck to you!!! Schools can be difficult to deal with sometimes, especially when they have numerous people at the meeting and they all seem to be ganging up on you. Having an advocate there with you can really up the ante for the school too! Don't give up!!
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