Requesting a 504 Plan for 10th grader's reading difficulties
We're grateful to those of you who recommended the Ann Martin Center for an educational assessment for out 10th grade daughter who struggles with reading. We had a good experience there and received a diagnosis consistent with our daughter's self-reporting. Now we have to start the process of requesting a 504 Plan at the late stage of 10th grade. ANy advice appreciated. Also, we're seeking an Educational Therapist in the Albany area who can work with our daughter to improve her reading skills. We have the name of Kristen Hawkinson as a starter. Thanks!
Sep 8, 2017
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We absolutely love
Lise Narath M.S.Ed
Reading Connection
www.LNreadingconnection.com
510-388-8803
our son loves her too. She is in Albany. Good luck!
Does your child go to Berkeley High? If so 2 things:
1. BOLD is a parent led support group for parents for kids with LD. Started by some parents 5 years ago, it meets once a month (tonight actually) from 6:30-8:30 on usually the 2nd Monday of the month. There you will get lots of support and suggestions and help with this process. Open and free to all parents.
2. If your child goes to BHS we may have some suggestions of how to get a 504 specific to BHS (It appears).
You can email bhsboldcontact [at] gmail.com & 1 of us will respond.
good luck!
I recommend requesting an IEP. 504 can be unilaterally changed by the school. There is a great Nolo self help book called something like 'The self help book on IEP's' Explains every step. I believe the school district needs to test the child also, besides the outside testing you received. Push and put pressure on the school district! I had to file a complaint withe the department of Education in Sacramento before all of a sudden we received everything my son had been needing so direly.
An EXCELLENT educational therapist is Jane Ashley in Berkeley. Hope she has an opening! Her phone no. is (510) 601-9780. Best of luck!