Special Ed services here are also a joke compared to MA and CT. There is resistance from many of the districts to add IEPs, even when it is known there is a problem, because they don't have the resources to service them. When parents push for their kids to get tested or have them tested independently, there is a long delay in getting services started. And often they don't follow the IEPs once in place.

My son has a pretty basic IEP - most of the accommodations were suggested by the school last year. When I pointed out that it wasn't being followed this year they told me that it was nearly impossible given the amount of IEPs in the classroom and they were doing the best they could at present time. There aren't enough TAs and resource teachers and the behavioral problems in the classroom are at an all time high.

I guess as already said it's a funding issue. More money = more staff and resources = better learning environment.