I don't know about you guys, but after reading JennyLynn's posts, I am thinking about moving to Ohio.

Not only does your vote count in the Presidential elections, but you get good services from the schools.

If your son is on an IEP, you have the right to have them show where they have accomplished everything on that IEP. If they want him to graduate, they aren't supposed to be able to do it without your approval. You have every right in the world to oppose it. They will try to say things like he's 18 and time for him to graduate. Because he's on an IEP, he can stay in the public school system until he is 21 or 22 so that's not a valid argument. If you have to, you can go to your Department of Education and file a statement saying you feel they have NOT finished the IEP and that you want him to continue school until he has done certain things. Find yourself an advocate, The ARC usually offer them free of charge. Usually, when you have one on your side, it's a lot easier to fight the school district. Email me if I can help you at [[email: [[email: [[email: (Email address can only be seen by the question and answer creators)

Does he need more time? Ask what support they can offer for transition, whether he is graduating or not. He should have a transitional goal and support. How does he feel about graduating now or waiting? If he needs more time the goal should be getting him ready for post-high school.

my son is also in the same grade. You stated that you are afraid they may "graduate him". Is this what you meant?

My son participated in the graduation ceremony but did not take the diploma. He is still in high school in a transition program taking computer classes.