Sunday, March 29, 2009

Due Process


<>What is special education due process hearing?<>
Basically, a due process hearing is held the same way as a trial in a courthouse. Evidence is presented to a Hearing Officer who acts as both judge and jury.

This process can be very confusing and cause families high stress situations. However, knowledge about the process and expectations can lessen the worries and provide families with ability to be more involved. The following link to FAQ's about the due process, can be a helpful tool in providing families with an explanation of what to expect. The site provides information of the process from start to finish.
  • General
  • Before the due process hearing
  • Due process hearing
  • After the due process hearing
Click here to enter site

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Articles, Cases, and Resources About Special Education Due Process

Before a parent requests a due process hearing, they should be familiar with the federal statute and regulations and their state special education statute and regulations.
The following site will provide articles, cases, and resources to parents who are facing a due process hearing. It provides such information as:

How can parents prevail?
If you right letters and create a paper trail and you have competent, qualified private experts who can testify about their child's needs, they will be in a good position if a due process hearing is necessary.

To learn more click here

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Procedural Safeguards: Due Process Hearing

It is very important that parents be knowledgeable of their rights according to IDEA.
Everything a parent needs to know about the process, including time lines, notices, cost etc. can be found on idea.edu.gov. This site specializes in federal statutes and regulations. The link I have provided will guide users to the page that focuses on due process hearings, but this site can be a vital tool for parents with children with disabilities in any situation.

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1 comment:

  1. Becki,

    Your post provides a one stop shop for understanding the Due Process. ED.gov provides vital timeline information that I'm sure most parents and care providers need in order to remain calm about their situation. Wrightslaw website is actually one of my favorite sites because it has an array of information on so many different topics. The site also provides additional links to ensure comprehension. The Texas web link provides reinforcement to ED.gov and Wrightslaw. Parents and care givers will appreciate how you have condensed the information to make it easier to find what they need.

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