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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 108642" data-attributes="member: 8"><p><a href="http://www.cenmi.org/documents" target="_blank">http://www.cenmi.org/documents</a></p><p></p><p>Michelle,</p><p></p><p>I checked MI information and what I find is that both parties must agree to "mediation" in order for it to happen - not the specific "mediator". Links above. You might want to check with the district compliance officer on this. SD can always just refuse mediation, in which case you're back to DP request. </p><p></p><p>I'd just print that brochure and send it to sped dir. I mean, it's *the* Michigan Mediation Program through MI sped office. Duh.</p><p></p><p>I'm a real cynic when it comes to difficult districts, but I'd guess she's questioning it because, period. Intimidation, one upmanship, etc. Again, I'm a cynic and expect less than honorable motives sometimes.</p><p></p><p>Oh my gosh - I missed the part where the mediator had already contacted SD! The games people play... Argh! I'd just respond with something along the lines of "as you know from an email from Mrs. Mediator from MSEMP, sent on xx/xx/xx, she will be working with us on developing an appropriate IEP for difficult child". </p><p></p><p>The IEE - sheesh. Burns me that sped dir has the nerve to request it prior to mtg. I'd be really *really* tempted to require reimbursement for IEE that they initially refused prior to them getting a copy.</p><p></p><p>BUT - the whole point of the IEE was to get better information to use in developing IEP. In order for SD to consider (and they are in no way obligated to do more than "consider") your IEE recommendations, you're going to have to give them a copy anyway. It's going to look far better for your case if you give them a copy now, in my humble opinion, then wait for mediation. Because I can be just as prickly as SD's, I would send it (certified) with a letter advising them that you will still be pursuing reimbursement from the SD for the evaluation. Sheila/Martie might (probably) disagree about that last part because it's a bit like throwing gas on a fire. </p><p></p><p>I think as parents we're caught between a rock and a hard place sometimes. We're trying to obtain appropriate services for our kids and *that* is what we have to keep our focus on. Some SD's act like their job is to refuse, deny, and generally confound our every effort. Some have an endless bag of tricks and the resources to hire lawyers from here to tomorrow. It's a stacked deck, in my humble opinion. At the end of the day, you have to do what is best for your kid and let the SD have their petty power plays to feel like they've "won". At least, that's been my experience. If it gets your child appropriate services, it's a fair trade off.</p><p></p><p>Hang in there!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 108642, member: 8"] [url]http://www.cenmi.org/documents[/url] Michelle, I checked MI information and what I find is that both parties must agree to "mediation" in order for it to happen - not the specific "mediator". Links above. You might want to check with the district compliance officer on this. SD can always just refuse mediation, in which case you're back to DP request. I'd just print that brochure and send it to sped dir. I mean, it's *the* Michigan Mediation Program through MI sped office. Duh. I'm a real cynic when it comes to difficult districts, but I'd guess she's questioning it because, period. Intimidation, one upmanship, etc. Again, I'm a cynic and expect less than honorable motives sometimes. Oh my gosh - I missed the part where the mediator had already contacted SD! The games people play... Argh! I'd just respond with something along the lines of "as you know from an email from Mrs. Mediator from MSEMP, sent on xx/xx/xx, she will be working with us on developing an appropriate IEP for difficult child". The IEE - sheesh. Burns me that sped dir has the nerve to request it prior to mtg. I'd be really *really* tempted to require reimbursement for IEE that they initially refused prior to them getting a copy. BUT - the whole point of the IEE was to get better information to use in developing IEP. In order for SD to consider (and they are in no way obligated to do more than "consider") your IEE recommendations, you're going to have to give them a copy anyway. It's going to look far better for your case if you give them a copy now, in my humble opinion, then wait for mediation. Because I can be just as prickly as SD's, I would send it (certified) with a letter advising them that you will still be pursuing reimbursement from the SD for the evaluation. Sheila/Martie might (probably) disagree about that last part because it's a bit like throwing gas on a fire. I think as parents we're caught between a rock and a hard place sometimes. We're trying to obtain appropriate services for our kids and *that* is what we have to keep our focus on. Some SD's act like their job is to refuse, deny, and generally confound our every effort. Some have an endless bag of tricks and the resources to hire lawyers from here to tomorrow. It's a stacked deck, in my humble opinion. At the end of the day, you have to do what is best for your kid and let the SD have their petty power plays to feel like they've "won". At least, that's been my experience. If it gets your child appropriate services, it's a fair trade off. Hang in there! [/QUOTE]
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