Dmmetler Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 through the school system? A friend was asking me for ideas for what she should do for her 2nd grader, who is showing signs of learning disabilities. Since they're enrolled in the K12 virtual charter, shouldn't she be able to get testing done through the school, as opposed to having to jump through the hoops needed to get a child who is legally in a private school (as most homeschoolers are considered) tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateLeft Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 If she is enrolled in a public charter school that utilizes K12, then yes, that public charter school will provide testing and services if the child meets the state-specified criteria for services. There are many virtual academy students who receive services or accommodations either through an IEP or a 504. If she's paying for K12 on her own, then she'd have to go through her local district. K12 is just the curriculum provider and has no input on special education services for the virtual academies. The first step is for her to contact her teacher and request an evaluation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 We did it---our school district uses K12 as a public charter. We did a dated written request to start the time clock for them to finish the evaluations.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 If she is enrolled in a public charter school that utilizes K12, then yes, that public charter school will provide testing and services if the child meets the state-specified criteria for services. There are many virtual academy students who receive services or accommodations either through an IEP or a 504. :iagree: The school district that she is enrolled in is responsible for special education. If she she is enrolled in the state's virtual academy (that uses K12 curriculum), then she works with the virtual academy. If she is enrolled in a local charter school that uses K12, then she goes through them. K12 is akin to a textbook publisher. They provide the instructional materials, which are used by a school that enrolls students. K12 isn't the school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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