This video addresses a common concern among parents - the discrepancy between a child's grades and their actual abilities. Often special education services or supports will be denied on the grounds that the child is getting good grades. Beware!!
Delving into the intricacies of this fallacy, our experts, the Breaking Autism team of special education attorneys, advocates, and former judges (IHO) provide insights into:
📌 Understanding Grade Discrepancies: The importance of questioning grades, seeking interventions, and understanding the real issues affecting a child's academic performance.
📌 Strategies for Grade-Related Concerns: Learn how to address high grades when specific skills or comprehension are lacking.
📌 Importance of Interventions and Evaluations: Discover why asking about interventions and evaluations is crucial, including actual questions to ask!
📌 Subjectivity of Grades: Delve into the subjective nature of grades and the need for comprehensive evaluations to reveal actual abilities.
📌 Practical Tip - Recording Your Child: Capture evidence of your child's reading abilities for a clearer understanding.
From evaluating goals to involving experts, this video equips parents with valuable strategies to advocate effectively for their child's education. Empower yourself as a parent by subscribing to Breaking Autism for insights that truly matter.
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