Frequently Asked Questions

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• If my child is struggling in school who do I contact?

• What is available for my child who is struggling with school?

• My child is struggling with school, but they do not qualify for Special Education Services. What do I do?

• How does my child qualify for Special Education Services?

• Will my child be required to take extensive tests? Who will give them and what will they be?

• Will I be notified before my child is tested?

• Once I sign the consent for testing how long will it take for my child to get the help they need?

• What are the different types of classifications?

• I have a CSE meeting scheduled. What is this and how do I prepare?

• Can I decline special education services offered?

• What do I do if I disagree with the CSE recommendations?

• Once I accept special education services, will my child always receive them?

• If the CSE says my child is learning disabled, can that ever change?

• What is an IEP?

• How often do I meet with my child’s team to review the IEP?

• Can the IEP change without a meeting?

• What are our rights as the parent of a child with a disability?

• What is the difference between an IEP and a 504?

• We homeschool our child, are we able to get special education services?

• My doctor wrote a prescription for services - will Rondout staff provide them?