You asked in writing for an evaluation last month. Before it's done, your child is suspended for 2 weeks. What's true?
Explanation: A written evaluation request can show the school 'had knowledge.' Raise this right away.
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At the manifestation meeting, you show the school hadn't provided the counseling in the IEP for months. Why does this matter?
Explanation: There are two questions at this meeting. One is whether the school's failure to follow the IEP caused the behavior.
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The school plans to suspend your child for 15 days in a row. What must happen within 10 school days?
Explanation: A removal of more than 10 days in a row is a change of placement. That triggers a manifestation determination.
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Your daughter has been suspended for 11 school days total this year. What must happen now?
Explanation: After 10 school days of removal in a year, the school must provide services. Ask what services and where.
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The school calls you to pick up your son early three times this month because of behavior. None were written up as suspensions. What's true?
Explanation: Informal removals can add up to the same thing as suspensions. Your log helps track the total days.
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The team decides the behavior WAS caused by your child's disability. What usually happens next?
Explanation: When the behavior is a manifestation, your child usually goes back, unless a special circumstance applies. The team works on behavior supports.
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Your child keeps throwing things during math. What request makes the most sense?
Explanation: An FBA looks at what triggers the behavior and what it gets your child. That guides a positive behavior plan.
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You learn your child was held in a room alone for an hour. What should you do?
Explanation: Rules on restraint and seclusion vary by state. Getting it in writing helps you understand what happened and what to do next.
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Your child brought a weapon to school. What's different?
Explanation: Weapons, drugs, and serious bodily injury are 'special circumstances.' Services still continue in the other setting.