A fifth grader who has had cochlear implants since infancy due to ...

[Sufayan.ah]

A fifth grader who has had cochlear implants since infancy due to deafness has transferred from another school. In the student's records it shows that they have received A's and B's in classes, as well as high scores on state standardized tests. The student's new teacher is concerned that no Individualized Education Plan came with the student. The teacher wants to refer the student for special education testing since in his records it shows that he is deaf. What would you tell this teacher?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

An estimated 50 of all children with pediatric AIDS begin kindergarten before being diagnosed.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

[Expo]

Answer to Question 1

Answer should include:
Yes the student is deaf but from past records it appears that it is not impacting his educational performance, which is a requirement for qualifying for services.

Answer to Question 2

True

[Sufayan.ah]

TYSM

[tkempin]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it