How do you get out of special ed?

I think you should get out of special ed immediately! Others on the Answers page have explained how to do it, so I won't. Obviously you yourself have a disdain for the kids in some special ed programs otherwise being in it wouldn't be so painful to you.

I really resent the fact that you call the other kids in special ed, "dumb." You are special indeed, but it is in your superiority complex, not your brain. So please, take every step you can to get out of these classes because you're being in them is not doing anyone any good.

Here is a way to get over your depression. Focus at least at some point on the needs and experiences of other people and help them. Right now you are wallowing in self-pity and as long as you think that way, you will be depressed. You have much to be thankful for, part of which is having a functioning brain. You will get to live life on your own, drive a car, have kids, hold down a job. Many of the "dumb" kids will never have that opportunity.

This too shall pass. When you are 25, you'll wonder what all the uproar was about.

It's illegal for the teacher to be posing those questions to you. Your IEP committee decided on the placement and the teacher should not be putting you on the spot. The teacher needs to be carrying out the instruction which the committee agreed upon.

You need to tell your parents and the school principal/counselor. The teachers need to respect you and your right to obtain a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Write down the day/time it is occurring and be sure to write down the teacher who said it. Give this information to your parents. The teacher should not be putting you on the spot.

A person can be in both 'advanced' and special education--although obviously not for the same areas. When I was in high school, I had special education for math. But since there was no math, I qualified for an Advanced Placement American Government class. I was able to do this because my learning disability is only in math.

I would also tell the counselors about your suicidal thoughts. And your parents.

If you are at least 15, you can attend your own special education IPE meetings. This is where your services are planned--and the goals for the services are discussed. Share your concerns re: the teacher and depression there too. The other attendees (parents, school administrator, school diagnostician, teacher) will need to hear this. It will help get the services you need.

And they can review potential eligibility for dismissal from special education if you are under 18. If you are at leat 18, you can just sign yourself out.

Don't be concerned with what your classmates 'think'. The important thing is that you are getting a quality education. Years down the road, when they have their own kids--including kids who could also need special education services for their own disabilities, your obtaining this public school education is going to be the last thing they'll worry about. So don't worry about it now.

I have a masters in early childhood special ed. There are more jobs in special ed, but the pay is generally the same as the union will negotiate pay scales for all teachers with masters degrees. You shouldn't worry too much about 'benefits', I would advise you to figure out if you want to do regular ed or special ed and then take it from there to determine what age you want to work with. The special ed credential probably wouldn't give you nearly as much education and training as the masters in special ed would, so you probably would be a much better special ed teacher if you went for the masters in special ed. Good luck!

I feel that I can relate the most out of these answers because I am in the same position but better, I got thrown into the program too in elementary school, when they tested me I scored a high IQ and so they were like "OH you have dyslexia now in special E.D you go, I believe I did but I was failing my classes mostly because I was just lazy. I've been in the program now for about 4 years, but they start noticing my high grades and that I was refusing help or less work, they then told me that I would get out of the program if I continued for the rest of this semester. my advice PROVE to them you are fine and tell them that you don't think it is necessary and how much you hate it, go to a consoler, and try very hard to get only As and Bs. :) best of luck because I know how freakin retard and annoying it was to stand up and leave the class room with all the mentally retarded people and take the test and have it read out loud then wait for everyone to finish the question >.<

Ok, you are in for a treat. you are actually getting the superior lesson. To be able to teach is awesome.... Tutoring really improves your skills. that said, I do understand your issue because I have seen it happen. You see, we have a limited amount of money, and so we do the best we can with how we train our teachers. The class you are in is educated to teach students with MANY differences, and we all have them, my friend. It is no shame to be with, say, a mentally retarded child. It can be really cool actually. That said, you do have the right to get your needs met too in regards to learning new material. You did not say what grade you are in, but I am guessing maybe middle or high school. Anyway, you have the right for you to demand an IEP (Individual Education Plan). Ask your parents to help. And, you can always up your education at home. Read. Do puzzles. Be a well-rounded person. Thank for helping others. You are great.

Hi,

You need to tell your parents to set up another IEP meeting. An IEP meeting must be taken place before the parent decides to revoke consent. Your parents plays an important role in throughout your education, and has a right to decline services. At any time after providing initial consent, your parents may revoke consent, in writing, for the continued provision of special education and related services. Once youf parents revoke consent, the school system may no longer provide special education and related services for you, and they may not use any procedures to try to make your parents override.

After your parents revoke consent, you will be no longer receive the services and supports that were included in you're IEP. There may also be a high risk of consequences that will occur, like how you're education is likely to be disciplined.

It is VERY important for your parents to ask questions about how your education will be get into affect before revoking consent.

Now if your parents still agrees that your needs are not officially met, and can only be met within an IEP, you still have to adjust to getting extra support. You may qualify for a 504 plan. You should do research on 505 plan accomodations.

Special educational services does not always take place in a single classroom. In most cases, special educational services often take place within a regular education environment. Often time, the special education teacher may co-teach, pull-out group, or resource room. That is called "inclusion". Many parents often want their child's needs to be met within a regular edcuation classroom, to be educated alongside their peers rather than segregated.

Suicide is not the answer to approach to. You have to simply be strong, and make an effort to gain the coping skills that is needed. If you do not gain those skills now, you will likely have a great difficulty in resolving situations when your on your own someday. Talk to your parents NOW. Good luck with everything! I wish you the best. :)