Discrimination: DISMISSED FROM TECH INSTITUTE
Kathy: My daughter attends a technical institute for Medical Assistant, she is required to attend a certain amount of hours but due to medical issues was just dismissed from the Continue Reading →
Author Archives: Community
Section 504: CAN THE SCHOOL CHANGE 504 WITHOUT MY PERMISSION?
Porsche: I was informed today that I am not required to attended 504 meetings. I was also informed that the school ultimately makes 504 decisions and i have no say Continue Reading →
Behavior: SCHOOL SAYS NO SERVICES BECAUSE OF LRE
Marie: We have a student that is ED and was placed in a psychiatric facility at the end of the school year due violent behavior at home. He is now Continue Reading →
Services: SCHOOL DISTRICT CANNOT PROVIDE SERVICES – OPTIONS?
Gary: A special education student, labeled emotionally disturbed, with a history of physical violence in and out of school, is attending a small rural district. This district is unable to Continue Reading →
Observation: BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR PARENT OBSERVATION
Shannon: I live in New York State and work with families of children with disabilities. I have just learned the school district is requesting parents to get background checks to Continue Reading →
Tests and Assessments: STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES VS. GRADES DURING EVALUATION
Kate: My 6th grade son has had a 504 plan (ADHD) since 3rd. His std test scores generally show results in average/low average ability. His actual grades are another story Continue Reading →
Allergies: VIOLATION OF 504 PLAN FOR FOOD ALLERGIES
Stacey: We have a 504 for food allergies that was signed in August. The school has violated it several times. They refuse to comply with two of the accommodations in Continue Reading →
IEP Revision: IEP REVIEW MEETING
Dounia: How long do I have till I call a meeting to review an IEP I didn’t consent to? I am in VA.
Sports: DENIED PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS
Lori: I transferred my son out of private HS to our local HS. He is a basketball player and has a 504 in place. His doctor advised that we get Continue Reading →
Absences: SCHOOL SAYS CHILD IS TRUANT
Shelly: My child is in the 2nd grade and has missed enough school for my husband and I to receive a letter from the school that she is classified as Continue Reading →
