Are there any options for special needs students capable of grade level work if the school won't let them in mainstream classes? Outside of?

Question

Tutoring after school for enrichment?

Answer 1

Why is the student not allowed in classes with peers? Do they have a 504 or IEP? Are there behavioral issues or is there something else? Do they have a one to one with them?

Answer 2

Perhaps you may consider getting tutoring outside of school for self-enrichment. Though, it may not be offered through the school, which would require you or your parents to pay for the tutoring. If you're trying to get mainstreamed, perhaps you may consider finding out who talk with about making those accommodations. It's my understanding that unless the student is a disruption to the other students or is unable to keep up with the level of work, for instance, the student is supposed to theoretically be eligible for enrollment in non-special needs classes.

If your mom or dad hasn't spoken with the Child Study Team about your IEP and educational goals, then perhaps your mom or dad (or both), as well as yourself, may schedule a meeting to discuss those objectives and your preference to be mainstreamed.

Your state of residence *may* have a Parent Center, which can also have more info re: (regarding) possibly talking with a parent advocate:

http://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your...

Answer 3

in the US, if the school won't allow it, but the student is capable, you need to fight for it. You can possibly consider a 504 plan instead of an IEP.

Answer 4

Tutoring is an option of course, you should also see about getting additional time on exams, see if they can have somebody take notes for you while class is going on so you can focus more ..