Test your knowledge of Disagreements & Your Rights.
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Disagreements & Your Rights
The school isn't providing the services in your child's IEP, and talking hasn't helped. Which option is free and usually faster than a hearing?
Explanation: A state complaint asks the state to investigate rule violations. It's usually decided within about 60 days.
Disagreements & Your Rights
You want to try to settle a disagreement with help from a neutral person, without a hearing. What's this called?
Explanation: Mediation is free and voluntary. A written agreement from mediation can be enforced.
Disagreements & Your Rights
You disagree with the school's evaluation. What can you request?
Explanation: If you disagree with the school's evaluation, you can ask for an IEE. The school must pay for it or ask for a hearing to defend its evaluation.
Disagreements & Your Rights
You filed for due process because the school wants to move your child to a different program. What usually happens to your child's placement while it's pending?
Explanation: Stay put generally keeps the current placement during the dispute. Discipline cases can follow different rules.
Disagreements & Your Rights
You request an IEE. The school says, 'First, tell us exactly why you disagree, in writing.' What's true?
Explanation: You can choose whether to explain. The school still has to fund the IEE or file for a hearing without unnecessary delay.
Disagreements & Your Rights
You want to read everything in your child's school file before the IEP meeting. What's true?
Explanation: Parents can review their child's education records. Ask in writing and list what you want to see.
Disagreements & Your Rights
Your child went months without the reading services in the IEP. What can you ask for to make up the lost time?
Explanation: Compensatory services make up for help your child should have received. Ask the school, in writing, for a plan with dates.
Disagreements & Your Rights
A teacher tells you on the phone that your child's aide will be cut next month. What's the smartest next step?
Explanation: A follow-up email documents what you were told. It also prompts the school to give written notice of the change.
Disagreements & Your Rights
At a meeting, the school refuses your request for more speech services. What should you ask for?
Explanation: When the school refuses a change you ask for, it must explain in writing. That notice lists the reasons and what was considered.