Tag Archives: M

Tish:  While mediation agreements can not be used as “evidence”, what if a parent signed something that was illegal. For example – agree to take a child off an active Continue Reading →

Scott:  is it ever ok for a sped teacher to allow students to use study guide to cheat on test? Why would a sped teacher need answer keys if they Continue Reading →

Claire:  My son’s Case Manager tells me that you cannot have modifications in a high school SOL course. This does not sound lawful, and goes against the meaning of an Continue Reading →

Tim:  Who is responsible for implementing Sdi’s ? For example: highlighted words or symbols on tests and homework

Robert:  Can any private practice (ST, OT, PT, ABA, etc.) mandate any child be on medication before they are seen or to continue being seen if they do not need Continue Reading →

Mary: We have an attorney and an educational consultant. Attorney suggests educational consultant can not be called as expert witness in our case if we do not reach an adequate Continue Reading →

Alexandra: I have a student with Bi-Polar disorder whose parent in not administering her medication at home due to physician conflicts. The student has become a physical threat to peers Continue Reading →

Mary: My son has a 504 and has been suspended from school. The school held a manifestation determination meeting, and determined that his disability was not related to the reason Continue Reading →

Julia:  A manifestation determination meeting determines that there was no manifestation, child has a change of placement without parents agreeing to it, and the change of placement has been longer Continue Reading →

Renae:  Is there a way for a parent to appeal an MDR?