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Re: Son's Home School District Still Sucks |
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Cathy Taylor |
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Apr 22, 07 - 7:48 PM |
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cathy@mothersfromhell2.org |
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http://www.mothersfromhell2.org |
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Hi Carmen,
Think carefully before going to the media. It should really be last resort because you and your kids will lose all privacy and, depending on the reporter, any article or newscast could end up slanted in the school's favor. I have also seen a public backlash against parents from both parents of kids in general ed and those in special ed. And your kids may feel some of it from their classmates because their disabilities will be out in the open. I'm not saying it's never warranted, but just think it over well.
Does your state have its own special ed regulations or do they just use IDEA? Either way, document carefully what they've done to violate the regs. You need to get with other parents in the district. If the school is violating the same regs, you may be able to file a 504 complaint. And there is no reason a press release can't be sent out at the same time or if OCR actually takes it on.
Also talk to parents in other districts. Is this a problem on a larger level? If so, get a group together and start meeting with legislators. Bring pictures of your kids to give the issue a face. Keep telling them what is wrong. Make sure you talk to the members of any legislative education committee. If this turns out to be more of a statewide problem, then going public with many parents may be the way to go. If it truly is a district only issue, and if you decide there are enough parents with the same or similar issues, then going public locally is an option. Just rememebr, once your info is out there, you can't take it back.
Again, I'm not trying to discourage you, I just want you to be prepared.
Good luck and keep us updated.
Cathy |
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