I am a special education teacher. California Education code states that my caseload is not to exceed 28.

Asked 8 months ago - Pasadena, CA

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I may sign a waiver if I choose but even with a waiver it is not to exceed 32. My district currently has me at 37. I talked to my union and they say it's a district problem and not to go over the 28 caseload limit. As far as I can see, the district is doing nothing. Two years ago, the district gave me a caseload of 45. I did not sign a waiver. I complained and they told me to basically deal with it I did all the IEPs and services but it seems like a violation of the law. If I have to follow the law, why don't they? Can they do this? I don't want retaliation but I want to be treated fairly. People are asking about students that go over the 28. I don't even take my conference time as it is.

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    Answered September 13, 2012 08:16. The union is your mandatory recourse on this issue. You will need to be assertive with the local and see it through. You do not have independent legal rights without first exhausting all remedies provided under the cba.

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    Answered September 13, 2012 07:59. Your Union should be protecting you and filing against the School District. They are opening themselves up to a Due Process Issue.

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