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My attorney charged me $$, up front to obtain services and never followed through. Can he keep my money and drop me as a client.
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Answered on August 31, 2016
As is so often the case, your question requires more information in order to give you a straight answer. Did you pay a consultation fee or a...
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For an HFA Special Education Student with a behavior plan, what are the standards regarding Alternate Interventions?
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Answered on July 29, 2016
It is more difficult to restore services than it is to retain services by invoking your "stay put" rights. In order to invoke the "stay put," you...
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What can I do about an incorrigible 16teen year old?
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Answered on July 27, 2016
I hate to answer a question with a question, but Does he have an IEP? If not, have you referred him to the Child Study Team for a comprehensive...
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Can we sue the public school district for violating our special needs sons rights by virtue of discrimination?
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Answered on July 27, 2016
I sympathize with your frustration, and the short answer is yes. However, from the facts you have provided, which most certainly are not...
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For an HFA Special Education Student in New Jersey is it realistic/accurate that districts just have to provide needed services?
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Answered on July 21, 2016
I am not exactly clear on what you are asking here. But I do see that you want to know whether the child's potential is a factor, and it most...
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For a special education student is there a law requiring access to a class profile upon request?
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Answered on July 21, 2016
Student records are protected under FERPA, so you will not be able to get "records" regarding other children. Observation of the classroom itself,...
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For an HFA special education student transitioning to a new school, when would be the appropriate time to conduct an FBA?
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Answered on July 13, 2016
You have specifically asked for the rule about the appropriate time to conduct an FBA. In as much as the child is already classified and a...
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Can IEP special-ed compensatory services be paid as a lump sum instead of in services?
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Answered on July 11, 2016
it is difficult to answer your question without reviewing your settlement/mediation agreement. Generally, however, these agreements are...
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Is it legal for the school to do this?
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Answered on May 12, 2016
So often the question invites more questions in order to give you a sufficient answer, as is the case here. Is ADHD the sole disability as it...
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Can the school challenge in IEP testing and retest my son without my consent
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Answered on October 25, 2015
A school district is required to obtain written consent from a parent in order to conduct an evaluation of their child. Presumably, you gave...
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