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Post by PJD1120 on Nov 18, 2004 12:45:42 GMT -5
My son was going to a public school since kindergarten was on a 504. Now he is going to a charter school for children with ADHD. They told me he has to be on an IEP to go there. They retested him and said he qualifies for IEP. I found out they get federal funding for IEP. I feel maybe they tested my child unfairly for the extra money. I had meeting yesterday with just a school rep and she insisted I sign the IEP. There was no other people in the meeting. I thought anyone who tested him had to be there. He had an IQ of 108 in public school now a 81. After contacting Ohio Coalition for Education she said kids with ADHD IQs can change quite a bit because of ADHD. Also he wasn't medicated when testing does that matter? Does it really hurt his education status with a 504 or IEP?
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Post by TexasMom on Nov 18, 2004 21:50:26 GMT -5
My son has tested at a IQ of 140 and 129 and has an IEP. I am glad that he does. He qualifies for a lot more help this way. I wouldn't worry too much about the score. It can vary from day to day, depending on how the child feels, if nothing else. What matters is how the ADHD affects his learning, not what his IQ is.
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Post by brookesmom on Nov 19, 2004 6:56:41 GMT -5
What grade is your child in? My child's IQ came out at 102 unmedicated. I would expect it to be much higher if she was retested with medication. She has an IEP under the OHI classification. I prefer this so that it is required to be implemented and she can receive individual services for academic weaknesses. I have seen major improvements in a very short period of time with meds, and IEP.
Chris
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Post by catseye on Nov 19, 2004 7:32:13 GMT -5
Goodness! I am frightened to say that my sd has an IQ in the 70's... YIKES! I didnt realize how low that is...
Personally, I am very happy that sd has an IEP in place... In her case it is a TRUE necessity, however I guess I dont really seem the harm to your child (yes to tax payers though!), if he got an IEP that isnt really necessary...
Yes I suspect 100% that being unmedicated (if that is the norm) will change the IQ findings... Can you get him retested while medicated? Or did you stop medication?
In my situation I have seen nothing bad or hurtful come of my sd's IEP, but like I said it truely is a necessity for her education...
I do find it odd that the IEP meeting there werent other people there... My sd's last IEP meeting, had the principal, autistic consultant, special ed teacher, home room teacher, occupational therapist, and social worker all there...
cat
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Post by vickilyn32 on Nov 19, 2004 14:51:05 GMT -5
my DS had his 3 year eval, and the principal, sp ed teacher, one reg ed teacher, diagnostican, and an aide who works with DS for part of the day were all there. He has had an IEP since 2nd grade, and it has been a tremendous help. He is in 8th this year, and his IEP has never harmed his education in any way. He can still do all the regular activities, it just helps him in his weak areas.
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Post by Sorka on Nov 26, 2004 16:03:02 GMT -5
Hi there.. where in Ohio are you??
I am in Ohio as well.
Is it part of the Charter of the school that the students must have an IEP?
Also do not get rushed into signing it.. feel free to ask to have a meeting with anyone who tested your child and ask as many questions as it takes to make you feel comfortable with the testing, and the IEP. That is your job.
Don't appologize for doing it.
Denise
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Post by PJD1120 on Nov 28, 2004 19:41:38 GMT -5
The school is Summit Academy in Warren, Ohio for children with ADHD. The public school said he didn't need an IEP and he is a smart kid. He passed the proficency test in 4th grade with no IEP. I just feel they are pushing him on an IEP for money. Again he was having trouble with meds and doctor recommend taking him off for a week when part of the testing was going on. I feel with medication he would of tested a lot better. But in public school when he was 6 yrs. old he had an IQ of 108 with no meds. I just don't understand his Iq is 81 now. How can get drop that much?
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Post by Sorka on Nov 29, 2004 9:18:37 GMT -5
An IQ test can vary according to the mood of the day with these kids.. I don't see how it can differ that much either.. all though you could see if it is the same test that was administered each time.
A caution.. is that particular Summit Acadamy in academic emergency? Some of them are.. and in that case they may just be pushing it for money..
I would ask.. is it part of the charter that the kids have to have an IEP to attend.. if not.. you have every right to refuse it if you think it is not nessesary.
If you think a 504 plan would suffice i would suggest that.. I would also again ask for a meeting with the people who were involved in the testing to hear why they feel and IEP is nessesary, and ask any questions you need to ask to feel satisfied that you have gotten all information needed to make a decision.
Denise
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