The Wrightslaw Way

From Jim Comstock-Galagan Using State Administrative Complaint Provisions under IDEA to Create Systemic Change Jim shares regulatory requirements for state complaints, resources and references, and effective strategies to use when you file a state complaint. State complaints cover a broad range of violations of IDEA and must contain statement that LEA violated IDEA (Part B) […]

My school told me, “You are the expert at home and the district is the expert at school.”  I did not agree to my daughter’s IEP. The district refused to allow me to tape record meetings and include my notes with the district’s notes. I filed a state complaint. The complaint: The school completely ignored […]

Upset with the IEP process? Concerned about the constant chaos at IEP meetings? Have trouble maintaining control in your dealings with the school?  Turn that “chronic complainer” label around. Kill them with kindness. Personal notes, treats at meetings, and accentuating the positive first are strategies that will help. Having Difficulty With Your Child’s Teacher? Is […]

My child has reading, speech and OT in her IEP.  How many times a month are the therapist’s “allowed” to miss a session? There is nothing in IDEA or the federal regulations about “missing services.” Here is a statement from a Related Services fact sheet from Families and Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE) funded by […]