by ACDL | Aug 15, 2019 | ACDL News, Education
by Stephanie Mendivil, ACDL Legal Intern (Summer 2019) Yesterday we discussed what an independent educational evaluation (IEE) is. Today we will go over how and when to request an IEE. Here are some common scenarios in which requesting an IEE can be helpful: The...
by ACDL | Aug 15, 2019 | ACDL News, Disability Law, Education
by Stephanie Mendivil, ACDL Legal Intern (Summer 2019) An independent education evaluation, or IEE, is an evaluation conducted by a qualified evaluator who is not employed by the school district. An IEE can take place at any time at private expense. Parents may...
by ACDL | Aug 14, 2019 | ACDL News, Education
by Jessica Jansepar Ross, Attorney In today’s blog, ACDL provides general legal information about the IDEA’s “stay put” protection. In short, the IDEA requires that a child remain in their “current educational placement” during the pendency of a Due Process Hearing...
by ACDL | Aug 12, 2019 | ACDL News, Education
Versión en español aquí By Jessica Jansepar Ross, Attorney There are a variety of ways that parents can address disputes about special education services under the IDEA. Some are informal—such as requesting an IEP meeting and discussing concerns with the IEP team, or...
by ACDL | Aug 12, 2019 | ACDL News, Education
By Rose Daly-Rooney, Legal Director What’s on your child’s back-to-school list? Backpack Gel pens Binder Service animal Does your child have a disability and use a service animal that helps her at home and in the community? Have you ever wondered whether she...
