Suspensions: SUSPENDED 2ND GRADER
Melissa: Son has an IEP in place. He has a FAPE, not sure. Already suspended once for hurting his teacher. Just received a phone call that today my son decided Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Question
Research Based Instruction RBI: DOES ANY RESEARCH EXIST
Chris: In my area most schools use some sort of “model”, “methodology” or “system” (usually purchased from a publishing company or downloaded directly from the state, itself). The schools claim Continue Reading →
Elopement: SAFETY QUESTION
Mark: Our Autistic Daughter has long history of running/escape. There was a substitute one-on-one aide with her the day of incident. The substitute aide was not able to “catch” her-Daughter Continue Reading →
Transportation: REDUCED SERVICES & TRANSPORTATION ISSUE
Denny: Student that is in a functional setting all day and has bus services due to his disability is reduced to 1/2 day due to behaviors. Is the district required Continue Reading →
Re-Evaluations Timeline: TIMELINE FOR PROVIDING RE-EVAL REPORT
Chris: Is there a regulation about # of days before a re-eval meeting District needs to provide copy of evaluation report to parents so they can participate in a fully Continue Reading →
Tests and Assessments: IQ TESTS – SCHOOL SAYS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW
Cathy: My daughter’s new school says an IQ test is required by law and if they don’t administer one they cannot modify her general ed curriculum anymore. My daughter is Continue Reading →
Placement: JOINT LEGAL CUSTODY & PLACEMENT ISSUES
Laura: I have joint legal custody with my ex. Recently we haven’t agreed on the placement of our 2nd grade daughter. She was in SDC until this year when she Continue Reading →
Related Services: OT / PT NEVER AVAILABLE FOR MEETINGS – CAN I CONSULT?
Jenine: My son is a motor impaired child (classified OHI) receives OT and PT services as well as Vision consult this year. The OT and PT are contracted through the Continue Reading →
IEP Revision: CHANGING MY CHILD’S IEP
Tricia: Do you have to wait for annual meeting to make changes to your child’s IEP? Also is it not allowed to put into the IEP where your child will Continue Reading →
Goals: FUNCTIONAL GOALS/CURRICULUM VS ACADEMIC
Sherry: Our district only allows academic goals, not ‘functional or ADL goals’, even if they are called for. What does the law say, and where?
