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<blockquote data-quote="Martie" data-source="post: 128611" data-attributes="member: 284"><p>Hi, I am sorry you are feeling so scared. I understand how that works...</p><p></p><p>I think it is very good that you already have an advocate going with you...I hope he/she is knowledgeable. Not all advocates are, but it is NEVER a good idea to go to an IEP meeting alone.</p><p></p><p>Here is what I would suggest: (I have been suggesting this a lot lately) becasue it is in line wht new "Best Practices:"</p><p></p><p>Look at his current IEP. Are the goals written in a measureable format? If not, they need to be re-written. If they are, where is their CURRENT data on difficult child's progress toward achieving goals. It is February, they can ardly say they have no data (UNLESS OF COURSE THEY HAVE NONE!!!) </p><p></p><p>If you "lose" on an alternative placement, then try to negotiate a REALLY short time form (4 weeks) for the school to SHOW measurable progress on the IEP goals. This is why they must be re-written as measurable. If they cannot show progress, then you are in a MUCH stronger position to assert denial of FAPE. IDEA 2004 requires mechanisms to be in place that can be used prior to due process. These include mediation, a complaint letter to your Stat Board of Ed and binding arbitration...the exact mechanism depends upon the state.</p><p></p><p>Due process is very costly both financially and emotionally. You still have several things you can do before you have to make that decision.</p><p></p><p>Let us know what happens...</p><p></p><p>Martie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Martie, post: 128611, member: 284"] Hi, I am sorry you are feeling so scared. I understand how that works... I think it is very good that you already have an advocate going with you...I hope he/she is knowledgeable. Not all advocates are, but it is NEVER a good idea to go to an IEP meeting alone. Here is what I would suggest: (I have been suggesting this a lot lately) becasue it is in line wht new "Best Practices:" Look at his current IEP. Are the goals written in a measureable format? If not, they need to be re-written. If they are, where is their CURRENT data on difficult child's progress toward achieving goals. It is February, they can ardly say they have no data (UNLESS OF COURSE THEY HAVE NONE!!!) If you "lose" on an alternative placement, then try to negotiate a REALLY short time form (4 weeks) for the school to SHOW measurable progress on the IEP goals. This is why they must be re-written as measurable. If they cannot show progress, then you are in a MUCH stronger position to assert denial of FAPE. IDEA 2004 requires mechanisms to be in place that can be used prior to due process. These include mediation, a complaint letter to your Stat Board of Ed and binding arbitration...the exact mechanism depends upon the state. Due process is very costly both financially and emotionally. You still have several things you can do before you have to make that decision. Let us know what happens... Martie [/QUOTE]
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