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It is absolutely crazy for them to comment one way or the other on what services a child probably won't qualify for without doing an evaluation. And if they try to say his issues aren't having an effect on his academics, ask them what they think his likelihood of success in a traditional classroom for Kindergarten in a few years is. You also have the right to request an outside evaluation from a neutral party if they determine he doesn't qualify and you disagree with their assessment. I'm a special ed teacher and I have a massive issue with evaluation team having preconceived notions about qualification without ever seeing a child! Do you know who all will be involved in doing the eval?
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Guatemala Timeline:
Accepted Referral 10/11/07
12/27/07 to 1/3/08: Visit trip-a tiny taste of heaven!
1/7/08: Our sweet baby girl dies in her sleep
Domestic Timeline:
4/5/2008: Updated homestudy for Domestic done
4/10/2008: Family profile book done
4/21/2008: Matched with a baby already born! (who happens to be Guatemalan American!)
4/24/2008: Meeting our son for the first time!
5/10/2008: Finally home forever!
2009:
Starting the journey again and praying for the budget to fall into place!
Benicio's blog:
www.keepingthefaithadoption.blogspot.com
In memory of Ariana Maria: www.adoptingariana.blogspot.com
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