If you are in the U.S. there are additional service providers that help with more intensive PT for these issues. In my state it is called CCS. I am not sure what it stands for. The school district will likely not disagree that walking is important to your child’s ability to access anything and everything. What the arguement may come is in the amount. If you can get as much direct service as you think your son needs at least insist that the OT and/ or PT provide direct consultation and training to all the classroom staff about how to implement the teaching procedures around motor movement and that they are comfortable using any type of supportive equipment, wheelchair, walkers, braces etc. Also you may want to request monthly updates and after 2 or 3 months if you feel the progress is not adequate bring the IEP team back together (you can call an IEP anytime) to review his services and progress.

and the www.wrightslaw website mentioned previously is perfect with lots of information for advocating for your child.

That sounds like there is a violatiion of church and state going on there. In my state, public schools will not support a student in a Catholic School. If additional services are needed the child has to go to the public school or other approved special ed program fro the additional services. The only exception is a religious affilaited school that is an approved special education school but does not provide religious education. The IEP is expired and there is generally a 2 year statute of limitations to file a lawsuit. I would guess that the Catholic School did not have any obligation to provide special education serivices after 2004 so they would not be liable. What kind of trouble are you having getting into your zone-a public school must accept a child or find an alternate placement if they cannpt provide a free and appropriate education. There is something very wrong about this situation as a whole. Bring it to the attention of the mayors office and the head education officials. Consult a lawyer-the public district amy be the one at fault for not maintaining a current IEP and providing a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. For example, a girl with dyslexia was sent to a private program on Saturdays. I find it very odd that the public school had any sort of contract with a Catholic School-at most they would have a contract with an outside agency to provide supplemental services to students that attend Catholic Schools.

Also go here to; www.wrightslaw.com. Go and look at laws here about IEPS and how to write a good one in detail for your sweet child. Remember, an IEP is just a foundation for the school to give your son the best education in the least restrictive environment. It has to be worked on continually in order for it to grow with your son. Your job as his advocate is to continually monitor it for success and tweek it every six months. Good luck!

He needs to be placed in a program designed to meet his physical needs. A program that places emphasis on physical therapy and occupational therapy. Some counties call this a M.O.V.E. program. You will need to contact your County Office of Education to see if there is such a program for your child. As far as your child’s IEP…you need to make clear your expectations for your child. Remember not to be unreasonable. The IEP needs to be practical to your child’s need not to your own needs…some parents forget this. Good luck!!!

Granted you’ll probably get some fantastic answers here, I suggest go to the link below, it’s the IEP Guide from the US Dept. of Education…It will tell you everything you need to know.