Hey everyone, I’m struggling with an intradistrict transfer request for my son, who has an IEP. The Los Altos School District has denied our request a few times now, saying their FAPE offer is good enough. The reason we want the transfer is because my son’s mental health has been really affected by the thought of not being with his classmates from elementary school. They’ve all been together for 5 years, and now he’s so anxious about the change. This is really important for his well-being. Has anyone gone through something similar? Any advice?
That sounds really rough. I know the districts can be tough about transfers, especially when they believe their current setup meets educational needs. But I’d definitely recommend looking into getting professional documentation about your son’s anxiety. That could really help in your appeal.
I’ve been through something similar. The district said no to my kid’s transfer too. We ended up doing an appeal, but it took time. One thing that helped us was gathering all the documentation we had and pushing the mental health angle. Do you know if your district has an online portal for appeals?
You should definitely try to get a child psychologist involved. Their professional opinion could be a game-changer for your case. Best of luck!
I totally get it. It can be really frustrating trying to make the district understand the emotional side of things. Document everything you can. Even if it’s just emails or informal notes about how he’s feeling, it all helps.
Be prepared for the process to take some time. Appeals aren’t always quick, but if you present a strong case, it’ll be worth the wait. Hang in there!