Questions answered by Gina M. DeCrescenzo

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College student falsely alleged by university employee that he confessed to wrongdoing when in reality he did not

Gina's answer | Answered on September 08, 2016

I understand it is a complex situation, but we really do need more information in order to point you in the right direction. Your best bet is to...

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Can i sue my school for refusing to give me my high school diploma?

Gina's answer | Answered on September 07, 2016

Because you signed the contract you might be out of luck. Did they offer you any alternative work to do or other option to complete the course?...

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How can I pursue a claim against the department of education, for violating my daughters right to proper instruction, disability

Gina's answer | Answered on September 07, 2016

You need to contact a special education attorney in your area. They can file what's called a due process complaint on your behalf. This attorney...

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For a special education student, what are the rules concerning incorporation of parental input/concerns within a student's IEP?

Gina's answer | Answered on September 07, 2016

Yes, it is supposed to be a collaborative document, but often, unfortunately, it is completely one-sided. You did the right thing. You put your...

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What age can my special needs son quit school?

Gina's answer | Answered on September 03, 2016

Don't give up that easily. The district is required to provide an appropriate education to your child. Reach out to a special education attorney in...

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What can I do about my special needs son being racially profiled, bullied, lied upon, threatened at high school now withdrawn

Gina's answer | Answered on September 03, 2016

I encourage you to reach out to a special education attorney in your area. You may have a claim for compensatory (or make up) services as well as a...

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Because my autistic son has an IEP he is not allowed to choose which preschool he attends while typical children can

Gina's answer | Answered on September 03, 2016

This is not about you not being able to choose a school for him - don't frame it in that way - it is about the District being required to provide...

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How do you meet the residency requirement for Board of Education Election?

Gina's answer | Answered on August 08, 2016

I'd look closely at the Board's rules and specific definition as it relates to residency. It is usually the place where one lives permanently...

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How can I get help with Selma High denying my son a education..

Gina's answer | Answered on August 08, 2016

There are a lot of questions I have for you. Starting with: does your child have any special needs? Does he have an IEP? Were you receiving report...

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Education disqualification

Gina's answer | Answered on July 27, 2016

This question is confusing and leaves me with many additional questions for you. Please try to provide more details so that you can get a...

Gina M. DeCrescenzo's Answers (192)

College student falsely alleged by university employee that he confessed to wrongdoing when in reality he did not

Can i sue my school for refusing to give me my high school diploma?

How can I pursue a claim against the department of education, for violating my daughters right to proper instruction, disability

For a special education student, what are the rules concerning incorporation of parental input/concerns within a student's IEP?

What age can my special needs son quit school?

What can I do about my special needs son being racially profiled, bullied, lied upon, threatened at high school now withdrawn

Because my autistic son has an IEP he is not allowed to choose which preschool he attends while typical children can

How do you meet the residency requirement for Board of Education Election?

How can I get help with Selma High denying my son a education..

Education disqualification