Are there laws that govern what methods you are allowed to employ to assess a child for an IEP?

Here are some options. The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has a Special Education section where you will find that you can...

Can he actually withhold my transcripts for any reason?

With an attorney you can go to Court and ask the Judge to issue a Writ of Mandamus ordering the guidance counselor to issue the transcripts. A...

Can a judge legally make someone pay for something not related to why they are in court in the first place.

Yes. Joinder is a foundation civil procedure which, depending on which court you are in (jurisdiction) and who the opposing party is (notice,...

If the issue is protecting the child's privacy rights, the potential for classroom disruption overrides that concern. It occurs to me that the...

Can they deny my child his education

When a school district requests you do something, "or else," it means they are covering up the fact that what they are requesting they themselves...

What are my legal options?

You have multiple claims. Was the assault reported to the police? The action constutes assault and should be reported. The firing could be...

Do I have reason to file suit with a school district if my special needs child is excluded and made to sit alone during groups

You are entitled to call an IEP meeting and inquire as to why the iEP was violated. Check with your State to see if there is a complaint process...

What are my options

This question raises too many issues to address on line. My advice is hire a reputable highly experienced /Probate attorney. Multi million dollar...

Manager hasn't paid utilities as agreed--what should I do?

The solution lies in the Residential Landlord Tenant Act. Chapter 59.18 RCW. (RLLT) Read the law, find the section(s) that apply to your situation,...

Can I get my licence revoked/suspended based off of one parent accusation?

IEPs are, by law, the product of the IEP TEAM, not a teacher. The initial IEP MUST be written by the IEP TEAM in an IEP meeting. If an IEP is...