I've gone through the IEP process before with S15 but it was a couple years ago. I researched the 60 day thing on that website you linked to and found this:
Quote:
Perhaps the worst state is Florida. Their state regs provide a 60 school day timeline. Imagine a referral the last week or two of the school year and impact of the summer vacation. Then visualize the number of days the school may be closed due to a Hurricane or Tropical Storm between August through October. Such a child might be found eligible sometime between Thanksgiving and Christmas, with an IEP to begin in January. In other words, the practical impact of referral to services can be half an academic year, if the clock is watched and no violations.
So that's how I think they stretch it out a bit longer to 6 months (b/c of holidays and weekends and planning days) in my S15's case.
I'm thinking about homeschooling her part-time or full-time then if it's going to take 3-6 months. I just don't see the point in setting someone up for at least a high level of stress (she has meltdowns when frustrated) or worse...Karen
