Parent Rights: FMLA LEAVE FOR IEP AND IMPARTIAL HEARING
Michelle: Does taking short term or intermittent leave for my childs IEP or impartial hearing qualify under the FMLA?
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Curriculum: WHAT SHOULD TEACHER FOLLOW FOR GRADUATION TRACK?
Carolyn: What curriculum does a teacher follow for students on skills and credentials commencement track follow?
Services: REQUIRE PARENT TO SEEK PSYCH SERVICES FOR MINOR CHILD?
Becky: My 8 yr. old nephew has been in dire need of psych help since the age of 3. He has been labeled ODD but the truth is his mother Continue Reading →
Mediaton: IEP AT END OF MEDIATION AGREEMENT?
Kristen: My mediation agreement gained a lot of services for my son. The agreement noted that a triennial would be held before the year end. So this spring (April) I Continue Reading →
Accommodations: ACCOMMODATION OF KEYBOARD DENIED
Jack: The teacher denied my child use of a keyboard stating it gave him an advantage. Forced him to hand write an essay in class. What resolution could there possibly Continue Reading →
Discipline: DENYING PE AS SCHOOL DISCIPLINE
Chris: My child 11 yrs old was denied PE and social time as a consequence to misbehavior during class and once on the playground. Is is legal to deny a Continue Reading →
Accommodations on Tests: WHAT IS A “READER” FOR TESTS?
Debbie: My 3rd grade son’s IEP has an accommodation for him “Testing Accommodation: Reader used for writing, math and science only.” His reading speed is 2nd grade but reading comprehension Continue Reading →
Retention: CHANGING SCHOOLS, IEP, RETENTION, NO MODIFICATIONS OR ACCOMMODATIONS
Lisa: My son, who is a fifth grader, was born with a congenital birth defect that included a small and webbed left hand (he is right-handed), tubes (he was deaf Continue Reading →
Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE): SD PAYS FOR IEE BUT NOT FOR EVALUATOR ATTENDANCE AT IEP
Chris: Our school district agreed to pay for the IEE and reimbursed us for the evaluation but not for the attendance of the evaluator at the IEP meeting. 5 months Continue Reading →
Nursing Services: PRIVATE DUTY NURSING IN SCHOOLS
Leah: My almost-3YO daughter with severe medical and neurological disabilities will be transitioning into the school district next month when she turns 3. The school says her private duty nurse Continue Reading →
