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Can a child with epilepsy attend public school?

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Children with epilepsy should be able to attend public school. In fact, a law--Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Public Law 102-119--protects the rights of children with epilepsy and other disabilities to attend public school and to receive the services they need there.
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Is my child with epilepsy eligible for special services through his school?

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Yes. Students with epilepsy or seizure disorders are eligible for special educationand related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Epilepsy is classified as "other health impaired" and an Individualized Education Program (IEP) would be developed to specify appropriate services. Some students may have additional conditions such as learning disabilities along with the seizure disorders. Seizures may interfere with the child's ability to learn.
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Will my child go to public school?

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All children with ASD have a right to a free appropriate public education that is designed to meet their unique needs. Children with ASD are enrolled in public schools, private schools, and are also home schooled. The setting will be determined by the child's education team, including parents.
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What school will my child attend?

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To determine which school a child will attend, individuals can call the Pupil Placement/Reassignment Department at 754-321-3035 and provide their current address and their child's grade level and the office will determine the assigned school(s). If you have a permanent Broward home address, you can use the School Locator function found in the menu on the left side of this page.
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Will my child be able to attend school?

Autism Speaks, Be Informed, What is Autism, FAQs
Most likely yes. Much depends on where your child falls on the spectrum, but with your support, as well as that of doctors, therapists and teachers, your child should be able to attend school. In fact, it's his right: According to the Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1990, which mentions autistic children specifically, your child deserves access to a “free and appropriate” education funded by the government, whether it be in a mainstream or special education classroom.
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Dysart Unified School District No. 89 - New to Dysart
School boundaries, even for new schools, are set each new school year. To determine your child's home school refer to the online attendance map links below. Dysart Unified School District offers parents the opportunity to express their preference for any district school. Students can request an open enrollment application to any school in the district provided space is available. Parents registering their children at a school other than their home school will be responsible for transportation.
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Question: What magnet school is my child eligible to attend?

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Answer: If you live anywhere in the Pulaski County Special School District, you may apply for assignment to the following Stipulation Magnet Schools: Booker Arts Elementary Magnet, Carver Basic Skills/Math-Science Elementary Magnet, Gibbs International Studies/Foreign Languages Elementary Magnet, Williams Traditional Elementary Magnet, Mann Arts and Science Middle Magnet, and Parkview Arts and Science High Magnet.
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Can my child attend any school within Edmonton Public Schools?

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Answer. Edmonton Public Schools has a policy of open boundaries which allows students to attend any school in the district. However, when schools have full enrolment they will enrol students from the immediate neighbourhood prior to accepting enrolments from outside the neighbourhood. Transportation may not be available or feasible to the school of choice. Ask at your school of choice and/or Student Transportation for specific details.
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Did my child inherit epilepsy?

Frequently Asked Questions | epilepsy.com
Children may inherit epilepsy from their parents. It is known that children whose parents have seizures are at greater risk to develop epilepsy by age 25 than the general population. But many children with epilepsy have no family history of seizures, and many parents with epilepsy have children who never have seizures. Medical science is working on understanding all the possible causes of epilepsy.
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Should I tell my child that he has epilepsy?

Frequently Asked Questions | epilepsy.com
Children should be told they have epilepsy. Social workers and psychologists have found that trying to hide the true nature of an illness often adds to the child's fear and confusion. The type and amount of information you give will depend on your child's age and maturity. The Epilepsy Foundation has books you can use to teach your child about epilepsy. Many children have seizures during their childhood. Not all seizures need to be treated with medication.
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Can my child outgrow epilepsy?

Frequently Asked Questions | epilepsy.com
Most children will outgrow their epilepsy but it is hard for doctors to predict which ones. Children who have normal development, a normal EEG, and no seizures while they're taking medication have the best chance. So do children with certain types of epilepsy that are usually outgrown. These include the reflex epilepsies and benign rolandic epilepsy. Children with benign rolandic epilepsy routinely stop medications after age 15.
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Should I tell the teacher that my child has epilepsy?

Frequently Asked Questions | epilepsy.com
If your child does not have seizures during the day and is not experiencing any behavior or learning problems, you may not need to tell anyone at school. On the other hand, teachers certainly need to know about seizures that occur during the school day. The teacher also can play a vital role in helping to manage your child's epilepsy. Information about seizure activity, medication side effects, or any change in behavior during the school day will be very valuable for you and your doctor.
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Question: What immunizations does my child need to be in public school?

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Answer: The requirements for entry into school are at least 3 doses (4 required for Kindergarten only) of DTP, DT or TD (Diptheria/Tetanus/Pertussis); At least 3 doses of polio vaccine; 2 doses of Rubeola (measles) vaccine, 1 dose of Rubella (German measles) vaccine and 1 dose of Mumps vaccine (these three are commonly given as the MMR); 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine and 1 dose of Varicella (chicken Pox) vaccine (Note if >12 yrs old 2 doses of Varicella are required) or history of Chicken Po.
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My child does not want to attend school due to bullying. What shall I do?

WCBC: Frequently Asked Questions : Education & Schools
Make an appointment to see the Head Teacher. Give the school full details of the alleged bullying/bullies. Make sure you understand what action the school will be taking, and why. Keep in touch with the school. Ask to see a copy of the school's Anti-Bulling Policy. Useful anti-bullying information is available from Welsh Assembly Government Document "Respect Others: Anti-Bullying Guidance".
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How can a parent find out which school their child must attend?

Michigan City Area Schools
To determine which school a child will attend, parents should call the Transportation Department at 873-2127. Return To Top
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How old must my child be to attend school?

TN State Board of Education - Links
quot;Children entering kindergarten shall be five (5) years of age on or before September 30 of the current kindergarten term." TCA 49-6-201(b)(3). quot;However, a child does not have to enroll in school at five years of age, but enrollment must occur no later than the child's sixth birthday.
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How can I find information about the school my child will attend?

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Call the school or visit the Public Affairs Office where you can view a copy of the Florida School Report. These reports show how schools compare in areas such as class size, annual expenditures, school safety, test scores, teacher education and experience. Most of this data is also available on the district Web pages: www.palmbeachschools.org.
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How can I ask to have my child attend another school?

PalmBeachPost.com
Visit or call School Choice/Choice Programs at (561) 434-8755. You'll be asked to complete a reassignment form. Requests are considered based upon space availability and the school's diversity goals. Valid reasons for transferring a student include supervision hardship, health reasons, change of legal residence, allowing a senior to finish the year at the school he or she had been attending, and transfers that improve the racial balance of both schools involved.
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What school is the 'best' school in the district for my child to attend?

Clovis Unified School District
In the Clovis Unified School District we pride ourselves on offering the same high quality teachers and programs, clean and safe facilities, and accountability standards at each of our schools. With the strong belief that students are best-served by a neighborhood school, CUSD does not have charter or magnet schools but encourages students to attend the school closest to their home.
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Can my child attend a CUSD school other than my neighborhood school?

Clovis Unified School District
The Clovis Unified District recognizes that pupils and families have unique needs deserving special consideration. Therefore, procedures have been established providing for the attendance needs of students and families, which supercede the school selection determined by the residence of the pupil. The Governing Board has established several policies that outline the criteria used for determining approval of requests and established a deadline of Dec.
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I live outside of the Columbus Public School boundaries. Can my child attend Ecole Kenwood?

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Students living outside the Columbus District may apply, however, interdistrict students are not placed in a school unless the waiting list for all Columbus Public School residents who have requested a seat in that school has been cleared.
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What shots does my child need to register in a Broward County Public School?

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Keeping students in Broward County Public Schools safe from infectious diseases is very important. Before entering a Broward Public School, students must have the proper immunizations. For further information, call the Health Education Department at 754-321-2270. To attend a Broward County Public School, here is what a student needs: IMMUNIZATION FORMS: All immunizations must be documented on an original Florida Department of Health Form 680 (Florida Certificate of Immunization).
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We have just moved to Broward County, how do I enroll my child in a Broward County Public School?

District Based Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to Broward County Public Schools. We’ve created a Newcomers’ Link to get you started http://www.browardschools.com/info/newcomers.htm). Here you will find links to information and highlights from our Main Web page – from how to register for school, documents required, vaccinations needed, important phone numbers, answers to other frequently asked questions about schools, to list of schools and more.
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What public funds does a district receive for a child enrolled in a home school assistance program?

Iowa Depatment of Education
The district receives six-tenths the amount of state aid it receives for a regularly enrolled child. Iowa Code section 257.6(1)(e).
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Will my child be prepared for public school?

North Toronto Early Years Learning Centre
In addition to their academic preparedness, Early Year’s children will transition into regular classrooms easily as they have learned to:
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How do I find out where my child will attend school?

Hood River County School District - Frequently Asked Questio...
Please call the Hood River County School District office for information regarding which school your child(ren) will attend - 541-387-5013
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How can I find out what school my child is zoned to attend?

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You can usually find out from an immediate neighbor, but you can also access that information on line by clicking here. Or, you can call the district's planning office at 487-7257. They can determine your school zone from your address.
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