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A Parents’ Right to Request Independent Educational Evaluations

A Parents’ Right to Request Independent Educational Evaluations

by Marymichelle Lotano | May 4, 2023 | Uncategorized

Oftentimes a parent does not agree with the assessments that the District has completed on their student. And, very often, a parent does not know what recourse they have under these circumstances. Therefore, this is a very important topic for all parents of a special...
What Type of Notice Am I Entitled to As A Parent?

What Type of Notice Am I Entitled to As A Parent?

by Marymichelle Lotano | Apr 12, 2023 | Uncategorized

As a parent of a special needs student, the District is responsible for giving you notice for various events related to your student’s individualized education plan and/or any changes to your student’s special education plan. These events include, but are not...
Procedural Safeguards – A Parent’s Rights

Procedural Safeguards – A Parent’s Rights

by Marymichelle Lotano | Apr 7, 2023 | Uncategorized

Parents of special needs children have rights. It is that simple. As a parent of a student with an individualized education plan, you have rights which allow you to be fully informed of your student’s special education plan, any changes bein proposed or made to your...
Do I have a right to my student’s education records?

Do I have a right to my student’s education records?

by Marymichelle Lotano | Mar 22, 2023 | Uncategorized

All parents and/or guardians of a special needs child who has an Independent Education Plan (IEP) and is receiving services under the IDEA, has two very specific rights; 1) to fully participate in the IEP process and 2) the right to their student’s education records....
How is an IEP developed, reviewed and revised?

How is an IEP developed, reviewed and revised?

by Marymichelle Lotano | Mar 15, 2023 | Uncategorized

Developing an IEP is not the singular responsibility of any one IEP team member. Instead, the development of an IEP is the responsibility of the entire IEP team including the general education teacher, the special education teacher and all of the related service...
Placement Outside of the Public School Setting

Placement Outside of the Public School Setting

by Marymichelle Lotano | Mar 8, 2023 | Uncategorized

Sometimes a public school district does not have an appropriate setting for a student and their special needs. When this happens, it is possible that a school district will propose a non-public school setting forthe student. What is a non-public school setting?A...
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  • How is an IEP developed, reviewed and revised?

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