I am interested in how school district's apply for federal funds for special education. What is the process? Does it vary from state to state?
SUBJECT:
Re: Funding
Date: 95-12-20 23:57:25 EST
From: NJRoulet
The federal government pays each district a set sum of money per special
education student. What I do not remember is if the allotted sum of money is
according to catagory of disability. The district is supposed to track that
money to make sure that it indeed does go to the students. I am uncertain if
with the changes being proposed in Washington D.C. this is any different as
of this date. My apologies for this somewhat lean answer, I will attempt to
find my funding material and reply more completely. I am a parent of two
learning disabled sons, one of whom was a special education student in the
Seattle WA school district. Our state just changed the funding system, but
still receives federal money for each special education student. In this
state, the pot of money comes from three sources, the Federal government; the
state government; and the local district.
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 95-12-21 09:11:09 EST
From: Aque831
I appreciate your response. I am the parent of an EMH child who is in her first year of a fully inclusive education. The district keeps giving me the run around about funds and how funds are not available for aides and services, etc. I know this is not a basis for denying a child an education, but i just wanted to know the process and how they go about securing funds from the federal government. I live in South Carolina where we rank next to last as far as education. I am currently investigating on the state level, also. Thanks for your reply and any other info you could give.
SUBJECT:
Re: Funding
Date: 95-12-23 05:20:09 EST
From: NJRoulet
Does your child have an Individual Education Plan (IEP)? In this state, all special education students are to have an IEP. This is a contract between the district and the family that indicates which services and how services are to be provided. Parents are to have input, as well as a district team. The goal is to provide the student with the best possible education in the least restrictive environment (LRE). The state of Washington has mediators who assist parents and districts come to an agreement which best benefits the student if there is an impasse. There are federal laws which protect the rights of your child in the educational arena if your child falls in the catagory of special education in your state. There is also the 504 provisions which come into play if your child is not in special education.
There are some protections and opportunities for your child under this law
also. I will try to round up the funding information I have recently
received from our state legislature and other sources as well as other
information.
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 95-12-23 05:23:23 EST
From: NJRoulet
check out the IEP folder in other the special education sections. That area
has a variety of information.
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 95-12-26 08:07:13 EST
From: Aque831
I have all kinds of info on 504 and the IEP. 504 has helped me get my child
into a regular class with an instructional aide. The district continues to
site funding as a problem. I want to research this as much as possible so I
can maybe be a help or show them they need to explore all possibilities. The
district's main goal is to provide the bare minimum for special ed. students
at the lowest possible cost. I want to make sure they are using the funds
the way they should and that the students are benefiting. For example, we
currently have only two OT (Occupational Therapists) for over 60 students in
14 different schools. I could go on and on. Thanks for your interest and
your info.
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 95-12-27 11:48:16 EST
From: Dunseth
Please remember that the power of your child's program in contained within his/her IEP. And the IEP, its educational goals and strategies must "confer benefit" to your child. That is the law. If your child needs OT 3x per week than insist. It is not your responsibility as a parent to help school districts fulfill their responsibilities under the law. It is the school's responsibility to find an OT (they can contract out) if OT (for example) is indicated and necessary 3x per week. As an advocate for children with disabilities it is wonderful for parents to appreciate the great budget concerns that are being experienced by school systems today. However, keep in mind that you are fighting for your child's right to an equal education as provided by several laws. This in no way means a parent should initially go into an IEP meeting belligerent, but you must protect your child's rights. If there are only two OT's they can find a private one and pay them as a contractor. It happens all the time, paticularly in areas of PT and OT.
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 95-12-27 16:59:43 EST
From: COOKIEM2U
From everything that I have read each state receives federal money to pay for
the additional help that each special ed child needs. And if that child
happens to be in the military the school system receives additional money
from the government.
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 95-12-30 19:12:46 EST
From: DONORALOU
Does anyone have a figure on how much MORE a Special Ed child can cost the
OTHER TAXPAYERS IN THE DISTRICT ?
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 95-12-30 20:23:49 EST
From: Ratatat
<<Does anyone have a figure on how much MORE a Special Ed child can cost the
OTHER TAXPAYERS IN THE DISTRICT ?<<
Since it is federally driven money, I don't know how one would figure
that.
SUBJECT: Re:Salary NJ
Date: 95-12-31 12:06:35 EST
From: DStella201
I will be graduating in May with a Master's in Special Education. I am interested in a position in the Bergen County area. What is the approximate salary range that I can expect? I do not have previous teaching experience.
Please respond to: e mail address DStella201@aol.com
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 95-12-31 14:13:26 EST
From: SusanS29
"I want to research this as much as possible so I can maybe be a help or show them they need to explore all possibilities."
The only way to fight this is to put your requests in writing. If your child has an IEP that doesn't include what you think he or she needs, appeal the IEP. There are multiple steps to the IEP process.
The path you are taking is one they can legally igore, and they will.
However, you have the power to fight for what your child needs.
SUBJECT:
Re: Funding
Date: 96-01-02 11:56:12 EST
From: Jwmlda
Although the original Education for All Handicapped Children Act promised that the federal government would pay up to 40% of the excess costs of special education, the most the feds have ever paid is 12%. Currently, the feds pay 7%. The rest of the cost comes from state and local dollars. Special education does cost more. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to estimate the cost of special education, because state and local school systems do not accurately report costs. I know of one school system which reports the total cost (the cost of a regular ed student plus the excess costs for special education) of educating a student with disabilities rather than the excess cost. A widely quoted study of the rising costs of education cites the greatly increase costs of special education from 1967 to 1994. It fails to note that the federal requiring special education for all students with disabilities was not passed until 1975 and not implemented until 1977.
SUBJECT: funding in Illinois?
Date: 96-01-02 15:17:31 EST
From: Alisuli101
I'm a high school student in Illinois. Illinois was ranked as one of the last states for providing students with disabilities with opportunities after graduation from secondary school. These opportunities include vocational, social, etc. I am researching to see what we are doing differently compared to other higher-ranked states, and I think perhaps how the special ed programs are funded or how the money in Illinois is used might be a big factor in our bad ranking. If anyone with any information about how money is used in Illinois or any other information concerning my research can e-mail me at Alisuli101@aol.com, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
SUBJECT:
Re: Funding
Date: 96-01-02 19:47:03 EST
From: MJCBurdge
In my school district in Wisconsin, we are allotted $315 per special education student in federal funding. Federal funding is significantly lower now than when I began in this field 15 years ago. The state government is to reimburse a district money towards the salary of a special education staff member but those percentages have dropped in proportion to the rising costs to local tax payers. It is incredible to look at the big picture of a school district and to determine which piece of the pie each student is entitled to. As an educator with disabled stepsons, I look at funding and allocating dollars with several pairs of eyes and attempt to do what is best for all. There is no easy answer to this funding dilemma but keep in mind, public education is here to serve all students to the best of its abilities.
SUBJECT:
Re: Funding
Date: 96-01-03 21:36:06 EST
From: SusanS29
"Special education does cost more."
As the parent of a child who received special education I'm very glad we're willing to spend it.
To quote one famous educator (who looked the word up in the dictionary), fair
doesn't mean everyone gets the same. It means everyone gets what they
need.
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 96-01-04 22:08:16 EST
From: Mutse
Education of all children is a right! Under Federal law ALL children have a
right to a free, appropriate education - in the least restrictive
environment. END OF STORY. The school district must comply and find the
various sources to do it. I am a School Board President in N.Y. and we do
it.
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 96-01-05 10:00:14 EST
From: ALauritzen
How many states have it in their constitutions that ALL children are to be educated. Nebraska does - that is how we have been able to fight some of the proposed changes to limit who shall be educated.
Anne
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 96-01-10 13:03:36 EST
From: SusanS29
"How many states have it in their constitutions that ALL children are to be educated. Nebraska does - that is how we have been able to fight some of the proposed changes to limit who shall be educated.
Anne"
While it would be nice to have state laws, federal law supercedes state law in constitutional issues. So it's not *necessary* for states to pass such laws. The students still have their rights with or without state action.
SUBJECT:
re: funding in Florida
Date: 96-01-13 23:15:13 EST
From: Shanes ma1
Does anyone know how much the state of Florida gets paid by federal dollars
or how much a school district gets paid by the state of Florida to educate
autistic students?
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 96-01-17 17:03:59 EST
From: EdSu2
School systems are basically run by their school committees. Typically,
school committees do not fully understand special education, what it is like
to be a parent of a special needs child or how funding of programs initially
is much more cost effective for everyone, because when they delay in
providing services, it only causes regression or the loss of valuable time
which could be spent on building skills which will better prepare a child to
be successful later in life. School committees need to be better educated
regarding special education. One thing we are doing in my community is
implementing a week of community awareness dedicated to special needs
families. S.
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 96-01-24 22:20:48 EST
From: HGiNN1234
DEAR EdSu2
CONGRADULATIONS. WHERE SO YOU LIVE? OUR MEDIA HAS BLOCKED ALL NEW OR
EDUCATION ON TV RADIO ETC OUT FOR THE SPECIAL EDUCATION POPULATION. THE
PLOITICS HERE ARE SO BACKWARDS. IF THEY PUT 2 AND 2 TOGETHER THEY WOULD SEE
THAT IT WOULD MAKE SENSE AND SAFE MILLIONS TO EDUCATE THE LD POPULATION
INSTEAD OF WRITING THEM OFF. I'D LOVE LOVE TO HEAR HOW YOU GOT ON THE
COMMUNITY NETWORK. GOD BLESS YOU EdSu2 and keep up the GOOD WORK
HG1234
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 96-02-01 10:45:01 EST
From: ALauritzen
Ah, yes Susan I am well aware that federal law supersedes, but when your state starts messing with whether to off services to all students and whether to follow the federal law, the fact that it is in our state constitution that all children will be educated has given us leverage when it has been needed.
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 96-02-01 23:27:48 EST
From: SusanS29
Yes. If your state decides not to take federal money I guess they can do whatever they want.
EXCEPT that these students still have rights under laws covering people with
disabilities as well as civil rights laws.
SUBJECT: Grant money
Date: 96-02-10 21:12:04 EST
From: Zorgon
I am a new teacher at a middle school in Florida. Recently, I was decided that the ESE department at our school would write a grant to set up a new currr. for all 6th and 7th grade reading/language arts/math that the VE teachers will be teaching next year. Your school brings in a great deal of money through the ESE department, but some how the ESE teachers always end up with little or no materials. With this grant, we hope that the money will be sent on the areas that it is needed.
If anyone has any information on where are how I can receive grant information for Florida, please let me know. Also if any teachers out there have found a program that has worked for them, please let me know. I can be reached by e-mailing back to Zorgon here at AOL.
Thanks
SUBJECT: SpEd Fund/NJ in jeopardy!
Date: 96-02-14 00:04:03 EST
From: KyronTBK
I will have specific information about a bill before the State assembly and senate to post tomorrow but the bill is called the Comprehensive Plan for Educational Improvement and Financing and has some "nifty" little sections that may jeopardize YOUR child's special education in New Jersey. Please watch for this post after 6pm (EST) February 14th ("Happy" Valentine's Day from your state officials!)
KyronTBK
SUBJECT: Funding/one on one aide
Date: 96-02-27 21:42:47 EST
From: CherylN102
Does funding ever amount to the cost of a one on one aide for a student or
are schools dipping into a general fund for all special ed. students to
provide these aides. For example does a quadriplegic CP generate funding of
$13,000 to %15,000 a year.
SUBJECT: Re:Funding/one on one aide
Date: 96-03-01 22:42:40 EST
From: RhoLaren
Many of you know alot more about funding and other aspects of IDEA than I do. Some of you are worried about proposed changes in IDEA coming up this March. What are your specific concerns? I have only heard some generalities. Please respond on this message board. thank you.
SUBJECT:
Parent concerns re funding?
Date: 96-03-08 23:46:59 EST
From: TK345
Parents! Concerned about changes in sp ed funding? RSP teacher works with
students identified by Federal Law in need of Special Education
Services...but my services may be extended to the regular classrooms to help
"all students" and called "Inclusion". I will be servicing general ed
students daily with less time for your identified Special Needs students. So,
what's up with that? Comments, please!
SUBJECT: tutoring
Date: 96-03-19 08:29:05 EST
From: DSan7
I'm looking for funding resources for tutoring a student with devlopmental
disabilitites outside the school enviroment at home.
SUBJECT: Re:Parent concerns
re fundin
Date: 96-03-19 15:23:33 EST
From: TAK Book
I think that's terrible. We need you in the classroom with our kids, doing
what you do best, helping
and caring about them.
SUBJECT: Re:Funding/one on one aide
Date: 96-03-28 13:54:34 EST
From: Jwmlda
Under IDEA, the funding is the same for each child, based on the count of children served under IDEA. State and local school systems seem to feel that the federal government has the responsibility for paying for the excess costs of children with disabilities - as if these children were not members of their community.
The National School Boards Association has been pressuring Congress to limit their responsiblities for educating children with disabilities unless Congress pays up to 40% of the excess costs of educating them. A chilling amendment was offered by Committee Chairman Sen. Nancy Kassebaum (KS) when S 1578, the Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Act, was voted on by the full Senate Education and Labor Committee. This amendment, which failed, would limit the amount of money a state or local school system would have to pay for the excess costs of educating a child with a disability to the amount of money awarded by IDEA. (This currently is less than $500 a child!)
Included in the Senate bill is language which is intended to allow local education agencies to seek funding for services from other public agencies (such as public health, medicaid) which might be required to provide those services. It would also "encourage" parents to use their private health insurance to pay for related services. Some advocates are concerned that this language could be interpreted to mean that school systems would not have to provide services unless or util they were paid for them.
The full Senate will vote on the bill sometime in April or May. The message is still Reauthorize IDEA now, No Weakening Amendments.'
Advocates will try for better language in the House IDEA bill, which may be
introduced in late April.
SUBJECT: Problems SE Parents deal with
Date: 96-04-08 15:05:12 EST
From: Scharton
I am doing my thesis on funding in special education. I am interested in
hearing from parents of special education students. I need to know the pros
and cons to Federal funding etc. Please write to me with your concerns so I
an get an inside look at these issues.
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 96-04-10 11:28:56 EST
From: Pannalee
Grant Writing
I am currently a n educator with the New York City Board of Education. I
would be interested in any information about grants and monies that may be
used for the benefit of my students.
SUBJECT: funding for non-profit
Date: 96-04-11 12:39:40 EST
From: Auntcafine
I am currently founding a non-profit organization. We are concerned with the quality of family life & early childhood intervention in Homestead, Fla. since Hurricane Andrew. Funding for computer programs that would help locate grants. Also, for the purchase of a Bayley Scales of Infant Development (or a donation of one!) is needed. About $1000.00 should cover it. Please notify us if anyone has any suggestions.
Community Based Intervention Network
P.O. Box 924266
Homestead, Fl. 33092-4266
Thanks!
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 96-04-11 12:43:27 EST
From: Auntcafine
Hi,
I have found a home page called Grant Writers Assistant. The URL
is:http://fallingrock.com/default.html. You may write me at
kwitte@umiami.ir.miami.edu
Kate
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 96-04-23 15:32:49 EST
From: PianoNotes
Re: Aque 831: I am also in South Carolina, and have experienced difficulties
in our school district. Would like to talk to you of your experiences or
struggles to see how we could help each other. My son is 9 - 1/2 years old
and is in an EMH self-contained classroom.
SUBJECT: Funding and placement
Date: 96-04-30 21:22:24 EST
From: LenT6019
SUBJECT: Quality of Special Ed Classes
Date: 96-04-30 22:17:19 EDT
From: LenT6019
I need info on the level of complexity in level 5 special ed learning centers
curriculum. My school
system is alleging that it's a College Prep program
just like the mainstream. My 18 year old gets 3.7
and 3.5 in the L.C. and has a 1.4 in his mainstream academics. How can I
prove the inadequacy of the content when the school reps lie and say it's
equal so I can get him an appropriate education funded as required by law
?
SUBJECT: Re:Funding
Date: 96-06-06 01:10:32 EST
From: SharonLevi
Our school has recently started an inclusion program. It has been frustrating for the teachers and staff because of a lack of support and guidance in how to do it. I think we need a special ed teacher to coordinate and administer the program and give the teachers advice on how to handle problems and teach these children. the district says there is no money. We will have 5 fully included children in grades K-2. Does this seem reasonable? Is there any data to support that this will help?
SUBJECT:
Re: Funding
Date: 96-06-08 10:30:38 EST
From: SusanS29
" I think we need a special ed teacher to coordinate and administer the program and give the teachers advice on how to handle problems and teach these children. the district says there is no money. We will have 5 fully included children in grades K-2. Does this seem reasonable?"
Wait a minute... let's back up to the first assumption, that this is inclusion.
Without training and support staff it's not "inclusion," it's DUMPING dressed up as special education.
I think it will take determined parents to complain. The goal would be to
have the included students remain *but with adequate supports.*
"Not enough money" won't fly with the federal government. Schools don't get
to do special education right "when they decide they're willing to pay for
it."
SUBJECT: Re:Funding & Reauth of IDEA
Date: 96-06-08 15:42:12 EST
From: GaVoice2u
The U.S. House of Representatives will introduce a bill this Monday 6/10 with
their proposal for the reauthorization of IDEA (the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act). One of the many troubling aspects of this
proposal is the cutback on funding to states. If your state got $100 million
in '96, in 2002 it would get $93 million. There are many things troubling
about this House proposal. Are parents due process rights protected ? Also 60
Minutes is airing a story
this Sunday which is reputed to be an attacking special education.Where are
the voices of families ? We should fax, e-mail, call objecting to less
funding, instead of more. And inquiring about safeguarding parent
rights.
SUBJECT: Reauthor of IDEA
Date: 96-06-08 15:48:18 EST
From: GaVoice2u
The U.S. House of Representatives Bill on the reauthorization will hit the
House floor on Monday 6/10 in the afternoon. This bill reduces funding. For
instance if your state got $100 million in '96 it would get $93million in
2002. 60 Minutes is reportedly airing a show on IDEA (the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act) this Sunday 6/9 that is an attack on special
education. Families with children with disabilities should call, fax , e-mail
their member of Congress objecting to this.
SUBJECT: Re:Parent concerns re
fundin
Date: 96-06-08 22:00:27 EST
From: RAEMY0984
I would like information on any problems with tracking low income kids for
sped services in order to get a bigger piece of funding pie. Any lawsuits
pending, concerns of people in sped who have seen this happen. Avenues of
investigation, recourse, personal anecdotes about school systems you have
known, most common special needs" assessments.
SUBJECT: Privatization
Date: 96-06-22 20:26:15 EST
From: CurlyTop5
The public school where I am employed in N.J. is looking into privatizing CST services. We need any information in support of keeping our staff to present to the parents and board of education.
Are there any districts that have privatized instructional staff with
undesireable consequences?
SUBJECT: home program for summer
Date: 96-06-25 22:14:26 EST
From: JD7202
is there funding available for home programs for autistic children during the summer months I'm from jersey and our district has approved my son for the extened school year which ends in July. But I will need funding for the month of August. I've had training in the area of discreet trial, but if you have an autistic child i'm sure you no it is not very easy to do the training on your own. A teacher/tutor does not give in as parents do.
If anyone can give me info on funding please e-mail me. Thanks -
Michele
SUBJECT: Re: funding
Date: 96-06-29 19:53:28 EST
From: SGould1016
I am a Special Education teacher in a parochial school with a caseload of
about 30 students. I am directly servicing these children. Their IEP's are
chaired by a representative from the public
school district. My question is, does the public school get the funding when
in actuality they are not directly servicing these children? So why do they
get the money when the parochial school is providing the service?????? This
doesn't seem right. I would greatly appreciate any input!!!!
SUBJECT: Re:
funding
Date: 96-06-30 07:49:32 EST
From: SusanS29
"My question is, does the public school get the funding when in actuality they are not directly servicing these children? So why do they get the money when the parochial school is providing the service?????? "
They don't get the funding. I have done that-been the "chair" for students in parochial school. In addition I'm the parent of a child who was in a private school and was tested. Been there, done that-from both sides of the table. ;)
Parochial schools can't get the money because they're religiously-affiliated.
Private schools don't get the funding either. That's how it is. Unless we go
to a voucher system, to get public funding the education has to be done in a
public school.
SUBJECT: Re: funding
Date: 96-07-12 00:48:34 EST
From: Lthouse1
No, I don't think the public school receives funding. I am a resource specialist in a public school, and am often called to assess and write reports for students attending independent schools. These students, who are within my school's boundaries, are entiltled to assessment and their parents are entiltled to IEP meetings. The students may also received services, if they qualify, but they have to come to the school site to receive them, as all other students in the school attendance area do. We do not provide drop-in services to private schools or students homes nor do we receive any funding for students in private schools whom we assess and diagnose.
SUBJECT:
Gifted & Talented Grants
Date: 96-07-23 19:35:48 EST
From: MBrad16
If there is anyone out there who knows the formula on how a Gifted Unit in
the state of Ohio would be fundeed please let me know. Also, if there is
anyone out there in the Youngstown, Ohio area
who is certified to teach and is in need of a jobe let me know.
SUBJECT: Grad
School Funding
Date: 96-07-27 11:59:42 EST
From: Mrhenson
Somebody out here has GOT to have information to help me. I am a
27-year old male who has very recently decided that I wish to attain my
Master's degree in Elementary Special Education. I am assured of admission
into the program at the University of Cincinnati this fall. Everything has
gone very smoothly so far, but I only made this major Life Choice in
June-unfortunately way too late for UC funding. I can't go to school
full-time unless I can get a sizeable scholarship, grant, or whatever. Are
there any organizations or privatized funding sources that may have been
cleverly hidden or severely overlooked by either myself or the sage advisor
who has taken me under his wing? Please E-mail me at MRHenson@aol.com with
any helpful clues to attaining my dream. Thanks!
SUBJECT: home/hospital
tutoring funding
Date: 96-07-28 22:43:35 EST
From: Mewd1123
When a child travels to another state for medical attention (transplants, illness), his/her right to receive an education (tutoring) continues. But who pays for that interim service? Is it the child's original local school district, the school district where the hospital is located, or the town in which the parents temporarily reside while their child is being treated?
I would appreciate hearing from parents, child life specialists, special
education administrators, lawyers, etc. who have experienced problems with a
child receiving prompt tutoring services due to funding issues when a child
is tutored out of state .
SUBJECT: Re:home/hospital tutoring fu
Date: 96-07-29 07:55:26 EST
From: Ratatat
<But who pays for that interim service? Is it the child's original local
school district, the school district where the hospital is located, or the
town in which the parents temporarily reside while their child is being
treated? >
How long is/will this child be in the new "venue?" Is this child still a
part of the local education agency's plan? I am thinking it would depend
upon where the child is residing and has "official" paperwork...remember that
is the education agency that recieves the funds for IDEA from the federal
gov't.
SUBJECT: Re: funding for deaf in NJ
Date: 96-07-29 21:53:12 EST
From: Dovdeb
If anyone knows of funding available for a preschhol age child in New Jersey,
for hearing aids and speech therapy, please respond. Also anyone with
knowledge of the legal rights for preschool age children visa vis speech
therapy provided by the public school system for a child attending parochial
school, please respond.
SUBJECT: funding for hearing impaired
Date: 96-07-31 23:27:53 EST
From: Dovdeb
If you live in the state of Nj it is very difficult to get any kind of
funding for a 4 year old that is diagnosed with a moderate to severe hearing
loss, and that attends a private parochial school. As far as funding from
the state, you have to really be at the poverty level for any assistance. We
have applied for the Alexander Graham Bell Grant. If you know of any other
avenues please advise.
SUBJECT: transition grants
Date: 96-08-18 23:04:55 EST
From: LPMcQuak
I am looking for grant monies to fund transition programs for high school student with disabilities (L.D., SBD, ADD, ADHD). If you have information that may assist me in this search, please contact me at Doogiepf.aol.com. We are a rural school serving 700 students, grades 7-12 in Washington State.
Thank you for your help. Chris St.Pierre
SUBJECT: Re: funding for deaf in NJ
Date: 96-09-19 20:30:35 EST
From: Ratatat
<<Also anyone with knowledge of the legal rights for preschool age children visa vis speech therapy provided by the public school system for a child attending parochial school, please respond.>.
Your public school system must serve the needs of all children in their district, even if that chld goes to a private parochial school. The catch is that you have to go to their site for services, generally, and that it is scheduled at their convenience.
