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Requesting an Initial Evaluation for Special Education Services
Are you worried that your child may be struggling with a disability, but are unsure if they should be placed in a special education program? If the school does not contact you, asking if your child can be evaluated, another option is to request an evaluation on behalf of your child. The evaluation is free of charge, and you might also want to include information including doctors evaluations or teacher recommendation Here is a sample of what that letter might look like: Sample Letter Today’s Date (include month, day, and year) Your Name Street Address City, State, Zip Code Daytime telephone number Name of Principal or Special Education Administrator Name of School Street Address City, State, Zip Code Dear (Principal’s or Administrator’s name), I am writing to request that my son/daughter, (child’s name), be evaluated for special education services. I … Read entire article »
Filed under: Diagnosis, Special Education
Toddler Modeling
Have you ever been told your baby is so cute, he or she looks like he belongs in a magazine? Or that he or she is so cute they could beat even Mia Talerico from Disney Channel’s Good Luck Charlie? Then chances are they could have a shot at modeling! But before you set off to try to find the right agency for you, read on to make sure your child can actually cope with it. Can your Child Model? The first thing to consider is if your child likes to be around strangers, have a bunch of lights flashing on them, and having random people putting make-up on them. If your child fusses over being picked up by a stranger then odds are you are probably out of the job. Keep in … Read entire article »
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