IEP = no regular diploma??

[Still_Learning]

DS has dysgraphia and pandas. He needs some supports in school, his teacher suggested an IEP. The evaluator that diagnosed his dysgraphia told us NOT to go for an IEP as any student with an IEP can not be given a regular diploma. Is that right???

[MeepyCat]

That does not sound right.  I am sure that plenty of kids with IEPs have been given regular diplomas, otherwise there wouldn't be all that fussing about the parents of perfectly bright kids seeking IEPs to get their kiddos extra test-taking time.  I would want to consult other authorities if I were you.
 

[Still_Learning]

It didn't sound right to me, which is why I am asking here. Not sure how to find this out.

[JenniO11]

My younger brother had an IEP from 1st-12th grades due to serious medical issues, and he absolutely received a regular diploma, was accepted to college, etc etc.  I have never heard of an IEP impacting a student getting their diploma from a public school - in fact, that sounds like illegal discrimination to me.  I would check with your school district or a counselor at your child's school, they would probably know.

[LindyGirl]

No, that's not right at all. Students with an IEP can and do get regular diplomas -- the person who told you that was misinformed.
 

[Emmeline II]

Originally Posted by Still_Learning 

DS has dysgraphia and pandas. He needs some supports in school, his teacher suggested an IEP. The evaluator that diagnosed his dysgraphia told us NOT to go for an IEP as any student with an IEP can not be given a regular diploma. Is that right???

  Nope, not correct . IDEA is about ensuring access to the general education curriculum in the regular education classroom to the maximum extent possible, not prohibiting SE students from receiving a regular diploma. If your child meets course standards (even with an IEP ) then he gets a regular diploma. It's always a good idea to verify these things--I was told by my ds' school 1st-that I could not see ds' evaluation prior to it's presentation at the IEP meeting, then that it was up to the evaluator whether or not I saw my ds' evaluation prior to the IEP meeting-- I emailed them the text of the federal statute and a link . My state's law actually states that they have to provide it to me 3 days prior to the meeting.

http://www.wrightslaw.com/nltr/11/nl.0517.htm

"Wrightslaw: From Education to Advocacy"

"Wrighslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition"

"Wrightslaw: All About IEPs"

[34me]

If your child has an IEP so that they can fulfill the requirements set forth by your district/state to receive a diploma he can earn one. If despite your child's IEP they do not fulfill graduation requirements they will probably receive a certificate of completion.