My child was 504 Denied
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Re: My child was 504 Denied
Thanks for your reply, but the intent of my original message was obfuscated by your familiarily with people that later replied. I was asking about prejudice by a decision-maker in 504 exploration...
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Re: My child was 504 Denied
It IS my experience in 17 yrs & 3 different School Districts in 3 different States, that ALL Decision-Makers in 504 & IEP Services ARE DEFINITELY prejudiced pro less-expense for their School District's Budget.
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Re: My child was 504 Denied
CAROLYN, you just hit that NAIL on the head.......WOW....well put !!! GAYLE
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Re: My child was 504 Denied
In Michigan we have a very strong parent advocacy group. I get the newsletter once or twice a year, I wish I had a copy to give you the name .... but I can't find one.
The group sent a parent advocate to interview us. She was trained through the group (her son had a disability). She attended the IEP with me. What a difference. Maybe see if you have a similar organization in your state.
I just looked up some info online.
"Parents have due process rights; where they disagree with the determinations of the school, they have a right to an impartial hearing."
The advocate told me that the hearings are costly for the school district.
Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
Jean
The group sent a parent advocate to interview us. She was trained through the group (her son had a disability). She attended the IEP with me. What a difference. Maybe see if you have a similar organization in your state.
I just looked up some info online.
"Parents have due process rights; where they disagree with the determinations of the school, they have a right to an impartial hearing."
The advocate told me that the hearings are costly for the school district.
Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
Jean
Re: My child was 504 Denied
Jean:
the mechanisms for 504 and IEP are different. IEP denials can go to hearings. 504 denials can only be "appealled" to the superintendant of the district. From there you have to go the civil rights route. The classifications for IEP are clearly stated, the requirements for 504 are not as clear. Unfortunate, but true.
In my district we also have advocates, but I decline their help. When I wanted an advocate with me, I had my sister join me, as she has more years in the spec ed system (she has a son with dyslexia) than I do. After that, I got a lawyer. If the advocates are well trained, I think it is a great option, however, I don't think our advocates are.
To the original poster: we all feel adversarial when it comes to these meetings. They "say" they are looking out fo rthe best interest of your child, but they aren't. They are looking out for THEIR best interests. And I think it is very short-sighted on their part.
claudia
the mechanisms for 504 and IEP are different. IEP denials can go to hearings. 504 denials can only be "appealled" to the superintendant of the district. From there you have to go the civil rights route. The classifications for IEP are clearly stated, the requirements for 504 are not as clear. Unfortunate, but true.
In my district we also have advocates, but I decline their help. When I wanted an advocate with me, I had my sister join me, as she has more years in the spec ed system (she has a son with dyslexia) than I do. After that, I got a lawyer. If the advocates are well trained, I think it is a great option, however, I don't think our advocates are.
To the original poster: we all feel adversarial when it comes to these meetings. They "say" they are looking out fo rthe best interest of your child, but they aren't. They are looking out for THEIR best interests. And I think it is very short-sighted on their part.
claudia