transferred to other school and a SEE instructor will be taking over your child’s classroom is not acceptable. 10. Get as much information, correspondence and documentation in writing. In today’s world of technology, documentation is easier than ever! Print every e-mail, save every fax, copy every note that you sign and compile them in a binder. It is the printed word, and not the spoken word, that will hold up in due process or in court. 11. If IEP services are not being provided, you can file a compliance complaint with your state department of education. This is a free service and anyone – whether it is a parent, teacher, lawyer, advocate or others – can file a complaint against the school district. This system is designed to aid and protect the child and to uphold the law. Providing the state department with all written and documented correspondence is a vital part of the process. We hope these tips will help you to feel more empowered. We ARE our children’s best advocates and our children deserve the best – never give up! Richard “Rick” Ruderman is a special education attorney and Lisalee D. Egbert, Ph.D., is a Deaf studies professor.
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