INED 536 - Procedural Safegaurds by Amy Toson, Ph. D. https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o Each student must post by adding a note to at least 1 section. Each Section MUST have 3-4 student posts - so choose a section that isn't covered yet. You may post to more, if you want. Click the "+" sign to add note/post, type in your entry directly into the new box, then click "save". Describe to families in your own words, (i.e. family--friendly language) what the Procedural Safeguards are and the safeguards outlined in your assigned section. en-us 2018-02-13 19:51:02 UTC 2018-07-22 20:59:48 UTC hello@padlet.com click the "+" below this box to add a note here - you can use the buttons to link to a photo, a URL, etc... amy_toson https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/231308949 2018-02-13 21:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/231308949 remember to use "family friendly" language! amy_toson https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/231309583 2018-02-13 21:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/231309583 be sure ALL sections have 3-4 posts! amy_toson https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/231309740 2018-02-13 21:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/231309740 use the tool bar at the button to scroll left and right to see all sections. amy_toson https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/231309782 2018-02-13 21:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/231309782 You can also scroll up and down to see all notes. amy_toson https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/231309925 2018-02-13 21:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/231309925 by the way - I LOVE this tool for collaboration with colleagues! amy_toson https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/231310354 2018-02-13 21:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/231310354 you could work through case load assignments by putting teachers names or grade levels above and students names on each note and then move them around. amy_toson https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/231310483 2018-02-13 21:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/231310483 Notice Tammy M. https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/231346076 Parent/guardian must receive a notice of meeting. They will decide if the proposed date is suitable. ]]> 2018-02-14 01:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/231346076 Consent Jennifer Gross https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/232541497 Parent/Guardian has the right to give or deny consent while using their native form of communication i.e. Braille, Sign Language, or Orally. Your school district cannot conduct an initial evaluation of your child without first providing you with written notice. 

]]> 2018-02-17 01:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/232541497 Due Process Complaint Procedures Kirsten School districts have to inform parents of free/low-cost legal services that are available if they file a due process complaint. https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/232702097 2018-02-18 15:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/232702097 Resolution Kirsten The school district has 30 calendar days to resolve a due process complaint to satisfy the parent/guardian. If the parent/guardian is not satisfied there may be a due process hearing. https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/232702568 2018-02-18 15:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/232702568 Disciplining Children with Disabilities Carrie W. https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/233874253 If a student with disabilities violates the code of student conduct, that student will be held accountable just as any student would be, and may be suspended up to 5 days. If you are notified of an expulsion, the suspension could be up to 10 days.]]> 2018-02-21 17:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/233874253 Notice in Understandable Languague Erin B. https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/234036834 Parent/guardian must receive communication in their native language or in a way they can fully understand. ]]> 2018-02-21 23:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/234036834 Manifestation Special Circumstances: Alicia https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/234916944 When talking about manifestation a school can remove a student for up to 45 days if, 1: carries a weapon to school, 2: knowingly has or is using illegal drugs, or 3: has inflicted serious bodily injury on another child. The school district goes through discussion on if the child qualifies for manifestation based on behavioral assessment given to the child and an intervention plan for the child. ]]> 2018-02-23 21:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/234916944 Placement During Appeals- Kelly T https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/234945866 If a due process complaint has been filed by the school based on disciplinary reasons, the student must remain in an alternative education setting pending the decision of the hearing or expiration of the time period of removal, whichever occurs first. ]]> 2018-02-24 03:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/234945866 Manifestation determination Kate R https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/235087811
If there is a change to the placement of a child with a disability because of a violation of student conduct, the school, members of the IEP Team, and you as a parent must review relevant information in the student's file within 10 school days. All parties involved will determine if either the conduct in question was a result of the child's disability or if the conduct was a result of the school's failure to implement the IEP. If all parties involved determine BOTH of the conditions were met, the conduct must be determined to be a manifestation of the child's disability. If all parties involved determine that the conduct was a result of the school's failure to implement the IEP, the school has to immediately remedy the deficiencies.]]> 2018-02-25 13:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/235087811 Mediation Niki M. ncmerbler https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/235127541 The school district is required to make mediation services available regardless of if the parent/guardian has filed a due process complaint. The service is available to help resolve disputes between the family and the school. The process must be:
-voluntary
-not used to delay or deny rights
-conducted by an impartial and trained mediator

]]> 2018-02-25 18:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/235127541 Filing a Complaint Amanda https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/236212428 Must Include:
-a statement that explains the complaint and the violation
-the facts on which the statement is based
-signature and contact information for the complaint
-if violations regard a specific child

The violation must have occurred not more than one year prior to the date the complaint was received 

Content of the Complaint:
-name of the child
-address of the child's residence
-name of the child's school
-description of the nature of the problem
-proposed resolution ]]> 2018-02-28 00:24:27 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/236212428 Individual is Ward of State (Courtney Carreno) ccarreno https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/236537378 During the consent process, the student may not be living with the parent or guardian and be considered a ward of state. The school district then has the legal rights to provide an initial evaluation and determine if the student is a child with a disability if:
1) School district can't locate the parents
2) Parent/guardian rights have been terminated by the State law
3) Legal rights have been given by a judge.]]> 2018-02-28 17:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/236537378 (John Kocher) https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/236687985 Consent for Disclosure:
If information about your child is contained in educational records, anyone and everyone that wants to access that information will only be able to do so with your written consent according to FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).  Any persons that will have access to your child's information must be trained on the state's policies and procedures regarding confidentiality under Part B of the IDEA and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).]]> 2018-02-28 21:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/236687985 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION Adam C amchilinski https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/237631475 Personally identifiable means information that has: 
(a) Your child's name, your name as the parent, or the name of another family member; 
(b) Your child's address; 
(c) A personal identifier, such as your child‘s social security number or student number; or
(d) A list of personal characteristics or other information that would make it possible to identify your child with reasonable certainty. 
]]> 2018-03-02 22:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/237631475 Notification: Adam S. https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/237656156 Parents need to be notified on the day that it is decided to remove a child due to conduct that does not meet the code of conduct for the school. Parents must be given a copy of the procedural safeguards notice when this notification is made.]]> 2018-03-03 06:07:32 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/237656156 Minimum State Complaint Procedures https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/240636358 Each State Educational Agency must include in its State complaint procedures a time limit of 
60 calendar days after a complaint is filed to:  
1. Carry out an on-site investigation
2. Give the complainant the opportunity to submit additional information
3. Provide the school district time to respond to the complaint
4. Review all relevant information and make an independent determination whether or not the school district is violating requirements of Part B of the IDEA
5. Issue written decision to complainant addressing each allegation
]]> 2018-03-11 21:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/240636358 Additional Disclosure Information: Sara Nissley https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/269181290 At least 5 days before a due process hearing the school district and the family MUST provide each other all evaluations and recommendations completed before that date.  If any evaluation is withheld, a heading officer may prevent either party from presenting it during the hearing.]]> 2018-07-02 17:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/269181290 Child Placement During Due Process (Douglas) https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/269787772 Your child must remain in his or her current educational placement during pending due process unless you and the state or school district agree otherwise.

If complaint is for initial admission, your child must be placed in the regular school program until the completion of all proceedings.

If the child is in transition from being served under Part C of the IDEA to Part B of the IDEA and is no longer eligible for Part C because the child has turned three, the school district is not required to provide Part C services.

If the child is found eligible under Part B of the IDEA with consent to receive special education services for the first time, the school district must provide services that's not being disputed. 





]]> 2018-07-10 01:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/269787772 Services: Tamika https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/270270079 Procedural safeguards are in place as a requirement of the IEP process. They are beneficial to parents/families of children with disabilities as they provide alternatives to resolving any  situation that may arise. 
Services should still be provided for a child with an IEP if they have been suspended from school up to 10 days due to violated school rules. These services may be provided in an alternative educational environment. Student should also receive behavioral interventions, assessments and modifications to assist in the behavior not happening again. ]]> 2018-07-16 03:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/270270079 Terrance S. https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/270522346 Procedural safeguards are a set of rules in place to protect the parent, student and teacher in the IEP meetings. They are to let everyone know the procedures and legal guidelines that must be followed during the IEP meeting. The section I studied was the special circumstances section of the procedural safeguards. The special circumstances section states that whether a behavior was a manifestation of the students disability or not the student can be moved to an alternative educational setting for up to 45 days. The special situations that falls under this category is carrying a weapon on school grounds, knowingly has or uses illegal drugs or inflicted serious bodily injury at school or on school grounds.]]> 2018-07-18 14:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/270522346 Special Circumstances - Kenya Ward https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/270719321  Whether or not the behavior was a manifestation of the child‘s disability, school personnel may remove a student to an interim alternative educational setting (determined by the child‘s IEP Team) for up to 45 school days, if the child: 1. Carries a weapon (see the definition below) to school or has a weapon at school, on school premises, or at a school function under the jurisdiction of the State Educational Agency or a school district; 2. Knowingly has or uses illegal drugs (see the definition below), or sells or solicits the sale of a controlled substance, (see the definition below), while at school, on school premises, or at a school function under the jurisdiction of the State Educational Agency or a school district; or 3. Has inflicted serious bodily injury (see the definition below) upon another person while at school, on school premises, or at a school function under the jurisdiction of the State Educational Agency or a school district. ]]> 2018-07-20 18:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/270719321 Explanation of Notice (Zeana Shelton) https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/270798629 Parents/Guardians must receive notice when the school district plans to or refuses to change the identifications, evaluate, or educational placement of your child or the F.A.P.E. The notice must describe the action, explain why, describe what was used to make the decision by the school district. The notice must include the procedural safeguard statement and give direction for obtaining a copy, as well as resources for parents/guardians and families to use for help. The notice also must include an choices made by your child's I.E.P. team and why the choices were made. The notice must be a language the parents/guardians speak and in their native tongue and if that is not possible the school district must have it orally translated. The noticed must also be offered by email if the district offers this form of communication. The parents/guardians must be asked and give consent before an initial evaluation of the child can be conducted and they must make reasonable efforts to inform you and obtain your consent, the only time the parents/guardians consent is not required is when the child is a ward of the state. Consent from the parent must also be obtained before special education services are provided and the parents/guardians may also refuse services. Parents/Guardian permission is also required before information can be collected and before the child can be tested or studied. ]]> 2018-07-22 19:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/270798629 Requirements for Unilateral Placement https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/270799740 This section covers the circumstances in which you may have to pay for the cost of education including special education and related services if the school has provided you with the opportunity for FAPE services, however if  you choose to enroll your child in a private school you will be responsible for payment.  There is the opportunity for reimbursement for private school placement without the consent of or referral by the school district.  


 ]]> 2018-07-22 20:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/270799740 Access Rights (Joe Horn) https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/270800000 The participating agency (school) must explicitly permit any individual access to inspect/review any education records related to your child. The agency must comply with the parent's requests to inspect records without delay (in no case more than 45 days after request) before any meeting. Your rights include: 1.]]> 2018-07-22 20:49:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amy_toson/udls71zdiu2o/wish/270800000