The EDUFAX Educational FAQ

Question #10:

Our son is attending public school and has been diagnosed as LD since first grade. We feel he is not receiving the assistance he needs and are looking into enrolling him into the Hyde School, in Bath, Maine. How can we get the public school system to pay for the tuition? (courtesy Marie Louise Mason, Bath, ME)

Answer #10:

Contact your town's Office of Pupil Services and find out what procedures are used to consider an external placement. If you believe that your district is not providing your child with an appropriate education, you have the right to use the system of due process to examine the situation and request suitable placement. You could also contact the admissions office at Hyde to inquire if the school has received reimbursement for any students from your district in the past. Check with your local Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) chapter and see if you can use the services of an advocate. An attorney who specializes in education can be helpful if your case goes to a hearing. I wish you luck with this arduous task. EDUFAX provides services for the LD Applicant to Independent Schools. EDUFAX provides services for Therapeutic Program Placement. EDUFAX provides advocacy services for LD students and their families.

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