My 7th grade mass ela teacher, gave my daughter an A on the report card evdn though, when her grades were averaged she did get t
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Answered on June 21, 2021
Teachers are granted broad discretion with grading, so this is probably legal. You should refer to your school's handbook for grading policies....
What are my parental rights when ending 45 day evaluation placement early?
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Answered on March 07, 2021
Yes, you can withdraw your consent from an extended evaluation. Only a hearing officer can override a parents' consent to an evaluation. Your child...
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How do I go about my 8 year old’s school psychologist I’m hoping, questioning him about personal home issues without my consent?
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Answered on October 23, 2019
To answer your specific questions - The District is required to request consent to evaluate your son. Contact the team chair (in writing) and ask...
Can my 12 year olds school file a 51a for his absences even though he has been diagnosed with anxiety and has a 504?
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Answered on October 04, 2018
If your son is unable to attend school for more than 14 school days, you need to have a physician fill out a request for home/hospital tutoring...
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Is the opposing attorney discrimating and harrassing and trying to intimidate
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Answered on September 21, 2018
In Massachusetts, this type of proposal is quite common, and certainly wouldn't rise to a claim of discrimination and harassment. At the same...
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Is what my school district doing legal?
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Answered on February 12, 2018
Without more information, this sounds like a violation of the right to free speech and also a potential retaliation claims.
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Can an attorney withdraw from your case few days before the court and still ask for the final expenses?are we eligible for reimb
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Answered on October 25, 2017
You should request a postponement of the hearing dates from the BSEA. This should allow you time to prepare for hearing on your own or hire...
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What rights do I have in getting the school to cooperate with administering the test sooner?
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Answered on February 02, 2016
I agree with the previous answer -
The district is required to evaluate AT LEAST every three years. Parents and Districts can agree to evaluate...
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Is it illegal to record an authority member at a school mentally abusing students without them knowing?
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Answered on November 29, 2015
When you record oral communications you are "wiretapping." Massachusetts wiretapping law is very strict and requires consent of all parties being...
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Can qualification of School Psychologist be a ground to prove evaluation was flawed ?
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Answered on November 16, 2015
You can certainly use the psychologist’s lack of experience as a reason why you do not believe the evaluation is not comprehensive and appropriate...
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