The Wrightslaw Way

I have a client who has had some serious discipline problems.   He has problems relating to other kids.  His test scores are extremely high, but he is failing classes because the school puts him out for suspensions. The school district says: 1.  Because he has some friends he does not qualify as seriously emotionally disturbed.  […]

I am having difficulty finding who is required to attend the initial Evaluation Team Report (ETR) meeting to determine eligibility.  Are special education teachers required to attend or is it just “best practice” to invite one? There is no federal “list” of required people who attend eligibility meetings. Under Determination of Eligibility and Educational Need”  […]