Hi, My partner teaches high school. A student removed from class has made a ugly posting on Facebook what can we do?

Unfortunately, this scenario that you describe is becoming far too common, in my opinion. Students, parents, and district personnel frequently post...

Should I take an attorney to a meeting with the superintendent? Student in risk of being expelled : he took an inapprop picture

There are two separate issues (at least) in the fact pattern that you describe above: a) Education/disciplinary matter, and; b)...

Can our school dist. change the "target date for graduation" on the IEP? we don't agree w it .Please advise.

Hello! I'm not sure if this question is really about a 504 Plan because it's labeled that in the heading, but I think it may be mislabeled. The...

Child with disabillity reaching age of maturity, what is best way for parents to maintain handling IEP educational needs?

You must consider at least two separate laws in the fact-pattern described above. First, under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy...

Can the school district change the "target Date for Graduation" on an IEP when we do not agree .

As you know, your child is entitled to a FAPE until he receives a regular (standard) diploma or until he reaches the age of 21 years old. If he's...

School Cell Phone Issues?

This is definitely allowed - all of it - staff person took it away and principal answered your phone and talked to your mom. Your right to privacy...

2 months ago had a question about my 8 year old daughter. I can't find a educational law lawyer in my area. Need help Desperate

I am saddened by your daughter's situations at school as set forth above. School is supposed to be a safe place for everyone. I'd like to get a bit...

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What can a student do if a school staff member violated confidentiality?

In order to determine the merits of any case, your lawyer would need more information. I recommend that you start drafting a timeline and be as...

Can a student without an identified disability be given a section 504 plan?

Based on the information provided, it appears as if you are looking for a Specific Learning Disability - using intelligence and academic testing...

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Does this teacher violate my rights to educational privacy? If so what can be done?

Based on the above information, it sounds like there are other (MAJOR) issues at play here, and the education rights/privacy issue is a very small...