There are several things to be aware of here. First, legally a school district is required to consider outside evaluations but is not obligated to accept the findings and recommendations.

Dear Julie,

Dear Laurie,

Dear Pam:

Dear Kathi,

By federal law, school staff are not allowed to recommend or require that parents medicate their children. That decision is reserved for the family in consultation with their physician.

I share your concern. I do not have enough information to generalize an answer. Discuss your concerns with the professional who did the testing or with a private educational consultant.

I cannot be specific based on the information you’ve provided. What have the school professionals been concerned about over the years?

Many schools use a discrepancy formula to determine whether a student is eligible for special education for a learning disability.

You should not have to wonder if your son has a learning disability or a language disability. Send a letter to the principal requesting a meeting to discuss your son.