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<blockquote data-quote="DS3" data-source="post: 461984" data-attributes="member: 12441"><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Here are <strong>14 tips for reviewing your childs record</strong> from Pat Howey.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>1. </strong>Send a request letter to inspect and review your childs records.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>2. </strong>Specify all files in the letter, whether or not you believe these records exist.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>3. </strong>Send this letter to all pre-schools and schools your child attended.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>4.</strong> Send a second letter to the government agency that provides special education, i.e., Special Education Cooperatives, Joint Services and Supply.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>5. </strong>Give the school/agency two or three different dates and times you can be available to review the record.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>6.</strong> If you do not receive a response within a week, send a follow-up letter, attaching a copy of the original letter.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>7. </strong>When you go in to review your childs records, take a number of pads of the smallest size sticky notes with you.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>8. </strong>With a sticky note, tag every sheet of paper or note that you either have never seen before or that you are certain you do not already have a copy of.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>9.</strong> Make a note of missing items. If any records are missing, write a note, indicating what you believe is missing.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">You have not been provided with all the records if,</span></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><span style="font-size: 12px">you have written notes to the school and</span> they are not in any of the records</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">the testing protocols (actual testing instruments) are not in the records</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">your child has had adaptive physical education, physical, occupational, or speech therapy, and the daily progress notes are not in any of the records</li> </ul><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>10. </strong>When you are finished, count the sticky notes. Make a note of the number of pages you can expect.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>11.</strong> Return the files with a note that requests copies of all items that are tagged with sticky notes.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>12. </strong>Reminder: Absent state law or local policy, you are not automatically entitled to copies of your childs records, except under specific circumstances. You may be charged a fee for the copies.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>13.</strong> When you return to pick up the copies of your childs records, note the number of copies. If the number varies from what you expect, leave a note stating that you did not receive all requested copies.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><strong>14.</strong> Sign and date each piece of correspondence you give to the keeper of the records. Always keep a copy for your own records.</span></p><p> </p><p>Indiana Advocate Pat Howey, a member of the Wrightslaw Speakers Bureau, provides training for parents, educators, and others who want to ensure that children receive quality special education services. Pat provides tips for parents and advocates answers your questions in Ask the Advocate (<a href="http://www.wrightslaw.com/howey/ask.htm" target="_blank">http://www.wrightslaw.com/howey/ask.htm</a>).</p></blockquote><p></p>
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