Category Archives: Dyscalculia Overview

Dealing with the school on Dyscalculia

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There are various ways in which a school can help your child becoming successful even with a learning disability. The challenge is to find out exactly what to expect and how to talk to the school. Also you need to know the difference between the various options available to you from the legislation. The article in our link for today provides a clear and concise explanation.

Also the understood website gives a good table that outlines the differences between the various options HERE

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Guidance on Individualized Education Program

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The United States Department of Education has issued a statement with guidance for States:

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS) has received communications from stakeholders, including parents, advocacy groups, and national disability organizations, who believe that State and local educational agencies (SEAs and LEAs) are reluctant to reference or use dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia in evaluations, eligibility determinations, or in developing the individualized education program (IEP) under the IDEA. The purpose of this letter is to clarify that there is nothing in the IDEA that would prohibit the use of the terms dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia in IDEA evaluation, eligibility determinations, or IEP documents.

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