Four Options Of Parents If They Disagree With School
- Mediation: Lawyer provided by state works toward peaceful resolution
- Child Complaint Filed: State investigates school
- File Due Process: Involves court hearing where a ruling is handed down about fi the school was wrong, Run state by state, not formal courts
- Ask for independent evaluation by outside agency
*Most cases do not go to due process
How To Avoid
- Open communication with parents
- Negotiate when possible
- Document Everything
How to Prepare For Due Process
- Collect and organize all notes and documentation
- Find peer-reviewed research to back up your decisions
- Stay Calm; practice relaxation techniques.