The Turning Point: Is This Placement Working for My Child?
Choosing an educational placement for your child is complex and often challenging. The only way to truly determine if a placement will be a good match for a child is to test it out. The completion of the first semester, for that reason, is a natural point to evaluate the placement as either a good fit — or not.
Parents often choose a specific school because its leaders may have made promises or expressed confidence in their ability to provide the right types of services. Many parents finalize a placement despite a feeling of ambivalence. The first semester is a turning point that provides parents with the information needed to make a decision about what’s in the best interest of their child.
If it turns out that a particular placement is not a good fit for your child, you may feel a loss of hope. This is a natural reaction to severe disappointment. Yet, there are options to explore, and our firm helps parents do that. For example, we can help parents advocate for expanded services, get different IEP goals, or pursue tuition reimbursement, if appropriate.
Each circumstance is different and requires a custom approach that will work for each family. Contact us today and we can start to craft a strategy for you.
Jonathan Gottlieb
Partner
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Jonathan@GottliebFirm.com
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