Re: Parents of disabled children sue California DOE

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Very good information, thanks for sharing, Rhoda

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>An interesting article:

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>http://www.examiner.com/article/parents-of-disabled-children-sue-california-doe\

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>Filing general or procedural complaints and/or failure to provide FAPE with

the California Department of Education, has become  ineffective.  This means of

action rarely holds a school district accountable for what it is required to do

in supporting a developmentally challenged childs educationally based needs, 

Districts will often only get a slap on the hand and are often told not to do it

anymore as corrective action.  This does not help our children meet their unique

needs nor does it deter districts from continually failing to take necessary

steps to develop meaningful and appropriate programs for our kids.

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>What is much more effective is to learn your rights, learn about your childs

abilities and challenges, and if necessary engage support in the form or

advocate, attorney, or even an experienced parent.  Often filing a due process

complaint will be settled in mediation.  Progression can be achieved through

resolution. 

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>Getting assessments completed in all areas of suspected disability is key.

>Independent (non-district) assessments can be vital.

>Specific and measurable goals targeting prioritized areas of need are crucial.

>Finally, goals drive services.

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>In that order, respectively.

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>Feel free to contact me with questions.  I offer free consultation and case

review for new clients.  Please feel free to pass this information along.

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>Kim

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>Kim McClain

>Special Needs Advocate & Family ConsultantMobile Fax

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