Under FERPA, the term educational records includes any records that are directly related to the student and maintained by the school. That is a pretty broad definition and includes all of the educational evaluations, IEP’s, [...]
Yes, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) both give parents the right to inspect and review their children’s education records. If you want to review [...]
When a due process hearing is pending, children have a right to “stay put,” meaning the child stays in the “then current placement” until the administrative hearing is resolved. The school can’t simply change the [...]
Due process is an administrative hearing before the Connecticut State Department of Education to resolve disputes between parents and school districts regarding special education services. It is a formal hearing before a hearing officer. Both [...]
Unless you and the school agree in writing to change the IEP outside of the annual review, changes to your child’s IEP can only be made by the PPT. The school can schedule (and you [...]
Yes, you have a right to refuse special education services and, if you previously consented, to revoke your consent. Refusing services is different from disagreeing with some services. Refusing services means you are refusing all [...]
The specific special education and related services the school will provide depend on the needs of your child and must be decided by the PPT after evaluations have been completed. The PPT make decisions about [...]
When the school evaluates your child, and you disagree with the results of the evaluation, you have a right to request an independent educational evaluation (IEE). You do not have to explain why you are [...]
The school is required to evaluate your child in all areas of suspected disability. Once your child is identified as a student with special education needs, the school is required to conduct re-evaluations every three [...]
The school is legally obligated to find and identify all children with special education needs. In Connecticut, if the school refers your child for special education services, they must notify you within five school days.