Special Services (elem. school) HELP

[buzzlady]

Long story short DS8 is qualified to receive OT (for fine motor skills) but is not classified. Here it is Oct. 29th and he has yet to start OT this year. I have called and spoken to the Social Worker 3 times already with no real reason why DS hasn't started OT. She "seems" to think that he is scheduled for Thurs. A.M. but doesn't know why he hasn't started yet. So I move past her and go to the Director of S.S. I have left 2 messages for him already and haven't received a return call. He has been the one to help me in the past, as the Social Worker didn't know how to put DS through for OT without being classified(and heaven forbid she go and find out). So now even if DS is scheduled for Thurs., he will not start until Dec. as we have 3 out of the 4 Thurs. off from school in Nov. My question is who would be the next person over the Director of Special Svc. to contact - would it be the Superintendent? DS writing abilities is having an effect on his school work. The principal is no help whatsoever either.

 

[LvsTnk]

You should also try posting your question on the disAbilities board. They are sooo helpful.

I am not sure how it works in your area but it sounds like you are on the right track, Good Luck.

 

[SpecialK]

I would write a letter to the Director of Special Services and cc it to the social worker,the principal, the assistant supt. in charge of personnel and the superintendent. I'd make sure to list the number of calls you have made and the responses you have received. I would also request that your son be scheduled for a day other than Thurs. since he is getting a late start and will miss so many Thurs. in the future. I've found that responses come more quickly when accountability is on the line.