Here's a primer on key steps and terminology in the process of getting your child evaluated for dyslexia, as well as the players involved and possible cost.
Mayor Eric Adams has made improving instruction for kids with dyslexia a key education initiative.Dyslexia is on a continuum that ranges in severity. A neuropsychological evaluation may suggest a range of interventions, from extra help in school to more specialized tutoring, or instruction in a private school.
Schools are not obligated to follow the recommendations of an outside evaluation. But parents also have the right to reject an IEP if they do not feel it meets their child’s needs.A parent can turn to a lawyer if he or she is not satisfied with their child’s IEP. Under federal law, all students with disabilities are entitled to a Free Appropriate Education, or FAPE. If you feel you are not able to obtain that through the city’s public school system, you can file what’s called a “.” There are nonprofit organizations like Advocates for Children and Mobilization for Justice that represent low-income families at no cost. There are also private attorneys who specialize in special education cases. Retainers range from $5,000 to $7,000. Families often file due process complaints against the city seeking payment for private tutoring services or private school tuition. There are
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